Life is never boring when your horse is spooking at this, snorting at that, and anxious about everything in between. While some horses are nervous by nature, others might have an underlying cause for their anxiousness. Regardless, there are steps you can take to help soothe your horse’s nerves and have a safer environment for everyone involved.

To help, we’ve scoured our archives and found 10 resources available for free on TheHorse.com to help you best manage your anxious horse.

ARTICLE: Managing the Anxious Horse There’s never a dull moment with an anxious horse! But are there steps you can take to calm his nerves? To find out, we talked to veterinarians, researchers, and equine professionals about causes of anxious behavior in horses and solutions to help keep you, your horse, and those around you safe. Here’s what they have to say about the possibilities. Read More

PODCAST: Understanding Horse Behavior You can’t manage an anxious or nervous horse without understanding horse behavior. A behaviorist talks about how horses learn, stereotypies, herd dynamics, and more!

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