twisteddiamond
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i know it sounds like a stupid question but as the post title really
can horses suffer from panic attacks
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Darkly_Dreaming_Dex
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I think that is the source of the problems i am having with OH's horse ATM. Dont have a magical solution and all the calmers dont seem to help..
Birker2020
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QUOTE OFF THE HORSE.COM
Readers Respond August's Behavior column (article #914) sparked heated debate about euthanasia for horses with incurable panic attacks. This month we feature two readers' responses and the author's comments. "It was a huge relief to have this topic discussed so directly. My colt has had panic attacks since birth, despite my working with him just as I have all my other foals. Now, as I face breaking him as a 2-year-old (my trainer attempted and ...... etc, etc."
Readers Respond August's Behavior column (article #914) sparked heated debate about euthanasia for horses with incurable panic attacks. This month we feature two readers' responses and the author's comments. "It was a huge relief to have this topic discussed so directly. My colt has had panic attacks since birth, despite my working with him just as I have all my other foals. Now, as I face breaking him as a 2-year-old (my trainer attempted and ...... etc, etc."
spaniel
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In a word...yes.
A panic attack is a rapid release of adrenaline into the horses system. Its part of the fight or flight system. Its only a panic attack when it occurs at an inappropriate time.
A panic attack is a rapid release of adrenaline into the horses system. Its part of the fight or flight system. Its only a panic attack when it occurs at an inappropriate time.
kerilli
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yes. friend bought an advanced eventer who used to have them in the horsebox while going along. he's suddenly go completely mental. she thought he must have been stung by a wasp the first time, it was that bad. she'd have to stop and get him out so he didn't destroy himself or the lorry, or the horse next door...
i've also known flighty horses that will suddenly flee from nothing anyone else has seen or heard (other horses not reacting at all either.)
i've also known flighty horses that will suddenly flee from nothing anyone else has seen or heard (other horses not reacting at all either.)