Day: May 6, 2024

Recognizing Signs of Stress in Horses

Horses may become stressed from various sources,1 including being alone, loading and riding in a trailer, veterinary care, farrier work, shows preparation/attendance/changing weather/change in caregivers/routine changes (new stall/feeding schedule changes), injury/illness recovery timeframes or an unsympathetic handler or rider. Horses express psychological stress in different ways.