behavioural issues

My horse is on CBD for arthritis and I’ve increased it by a small bit each week as it’s not done that much for pain relief. This last week he has become more reactive and spooky. The CBD is in powder form with no fillers. He needs a big dose because of his size. Previously I tried a different...

6 y/o OTTB Gelding, I had him fresh off the track June 2023, he was let down before having a month of professional schooling while I was away in the States late October. On returning home his work was kept up with and he showed a preference for being turned out 24/7, access to shelter at all...

Can anyone help explain my gelding's shift in behaviour? To set the scene: owned my now 14 year old OTTB for 4 years now, 3 years ago we moved to a new yard (we're in Ontario Canada) where the quality of care he gets is much better than the place we were at before. In the summer he is out in a...

I have a mare who is very anxious to be stabled (she lived out 24/7 until I got her, she's 4.5) and I'd like some advice on how to make this better for her as winter turnout (alternate days) is coming up soon, and she'll need to be in every other day. At the moment she's pushing at her door to...

Please bare with me as this may be a long post. I have a 15.3 thoroughbred mare who I’ve owned for 4 years. Usually has been fine but has had a few medical issues lameness, field accidents and kissing spines (diagnosed in dec 19). Her behaviour hasn’t always been great as she is very mareish...

Hi all! I’m not a first time owner, in fact the following issue is with my third and youngest pony, but maybe someone more knowledgable can give me some advice. I have two ponies currently. A mother/daughter who were rescues after being left wild for 8 years! Lovely temperaments, can’t...