What's Wrong With My Horse? ?

A horse should possess good attitude and develop a positive relationship with the trainer in order to learn. There are several factors which may lead to the development of bad attitude in a horse; it may include how the trainer handles or treats the horse, the presence of health ailments, the way it is saddle, and the quality and type of feed given to it. In order to properly train such animal, these factors should be carefully considered. I have a friend who had difficulty in handling her 6-year old. She didn't know what was wrong with the animal so I told her to observe her more closely and find the underlying cause of such bad behavior.

Does Your Horse Feel Secure?

If you own a horse that behaves badly, make sure you look into its security aspect. Does your horse feel safe around its environment? Make sure that you make him feel secure. Horses, by nature, are prey animals, and as such they are wary of various predators and should be assured that you, as the trainer or owner, can be trusted. This would make it easier for you to train him.

Is He in Pain?

Your horse may behave oddly because of underlying conditions, which he may not be able to express. Your horse could be in pain and you don’t notice it.  He could have fractures, muscle problems, or perhaps, he could be suffering from digestive ulcers. He could also be fatigued from the intensive training that you initiated and he may need enough rest. Hoof and dental problems may also be the cause of pain for your horse, so be sure that you check any signs that might tell you that your horse is not feeling all too good on the inside.

Bad behavior may be caused by ulcers in horses.
For ulcer problems, use equine omeprazole paste, AbGard.

Is He Okay with the Saddle?

Your horse may have problems with the saddle. It might be positioned to tightly that it’s causing him pain. You might want to put on another saddle and find one that has enough padding or perhaps reposition the paddle in a way that it will be comfortable for your horse. He might react to saddles badly if he doesn’t like it, even if you have not put it on, so be sure to pay attention to how your horse reacts to saddles.

Does he like what he eats?

Horses can be picky, too, and his type of diet may affect his mood as well. Be sure that you feed your horse properly. For instance, if you give him too much grain, he may become hyperactive. Horses react differently to different types of food; one feed type may not be suitable for a particular horse while another may readily accept the feed.

Pay attention to your horse; he could be suffering from health problems or he may be feeling uneasy, which is why he behaves oddly. Find the underlying problem and manage it, and you will be on your way to train your horse with ease.