Managing fireworks anxiety
As much fun as a Fourth of July celebration can be for people, it’s a terrifying holiday for some horses. Those who are skittish—and particularly noise averse—may become unnerved if holiday fireworks are set off nearby.
Rescue Horse Rehab: Step 4
Restoring a horse’s physical and mental health can be challenging but rewarding. Here’s how to introduce basic training.
Rescue Horse Rehab: Step 3
The health needs of a rescue horse are only half the equation. You will also, probably simultaneously, have to contend with behavioral and training issues. Not only is being able to safely handle a rescue horse critical to providing him care immediately after his arrival, but it will serve as a foundation for future training that will help him achieve and maintain a more secure place in the world.