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Understanding Why Horses Stop Responding to the Leg One of the most common frustrations riders experience is a horse that seems unwilling to move forward when asked. A lack of response to the rider’s leg can make schooling sessions feel exhausting and unproductive, particularly when the rider feels they must constantly push the horse forward.…

Horses Communicate Through Behaviour Horses cannot tell us directly when something feels wrong, but they are constantly communicating through their behaviour and body language. Small changes in behaviour during grooming, tacking up, or riding can sometimes be the horse’s way of expressing discomfort. Because horses are naturally stoic animals, the signs of discomfort are often…

Symptoms, Causes, Treatment and Prevention Ryegrass staggers is a neurological condition in horses that can appear suddenly and cause significant concern for owners and riders. Horses affected may look uncoordinated, shaky, or unstable on their feet, particularly when moving or under stress. While the symptoms can look dramatic, ryegrass staggers is a well-recognised pasture-associated disorder…