Spyda
Well-Known Member
I am looking after a horse who is very placid and kind by nature, but will get frightened easily and panic. Inevitably the cause of his fright will be something very inoccuous a person does (he's been abused in the past, which is why he is a naturally placid soul but takes fright easily). Poor sod will literally shake with fright, flinch away from any touch and becomes very twitchy for about an hour afterwards. Once he's has stressed himself, it's almost impossible to get any sense out of him until he's been left to unwind. Needless to say, nothing horrid has happened to him in our care, and he is treated with the atmost patience and respect, but his problems are long standing and deep seated.
Just wondered if there was anything recommended that might help this chap cope better with his man-made nervousness? I certainly don't expect miracles, but if this was a person I think their GP would have them on Prozac and Valium!
Just wondered if there was anything recommended that might help this chap cope better with his man-made nervousness? I certainly don't expect miracles, but if this was a person I think their GP would have them on Prozac and Valium!