Everything Horses and Livestock® Magazine February 2018 Vol 3 Issue 1

Everything Horses and Livestock Magazine ®

Signs of Stress in your Horses changes we associate

Signs of stress have been documented in horses to include Tail Swishing, Sweating, Depression, Cribbing, Kicking, decreased appetite, Flared Nostrils, Vocalizing and Pawing to name a few. A stress hormone called Cortisol causes behavioral

helpful as you talk with them. Are you hauling them, training, taking them away from other horses, are they acting up during training because they are in pain? Find an experienced horseman to help you access your horse and taking them to your veterinarian for a good overall health exam is a couple places you can start .

with stress. If your horse is experiencing behavior problems on a regular basis, it is wise to talk to an experienced horseman and your veterinarian. He or she can help you pin-point the problem(s). Keeping a journal of what is going on around them is very

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