Just Horsemanship
SOLVING CHALLENGING
BEHAVIOUR
Are you stuck trying to solve an issue with your horse? Is your horse scared, difficult to
handle or not cooperative in some situations? No matter the issue, we can fix it!
With years of experience working with horses with behavioural issues, we have the tools
to tackle any problem. Our methods are violence-free and based on the natural behaviour and psychology of the horse.
We go back to the root of the problem to lay a solid foundation. Then we build on successes in smaller, easy to understand steps. This is what we call a Foundation for Success.
We work with problems such as, but not limited to:
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Leading issues
Horse is pushy, nappy or breaks free when leading.
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Feet handling issues
Difficult or dangerous when picking up feet. Kicks out, refuses to pick up and/or loses balance. Young horses that need to learn how to pick up feet. Difficult for farrier.
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Fear of water
Horse is difficult to hose off. Scared of water jumps, puddles or crossing water on hacks.
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Difficult to clip
Horse is scared of clippers. Or won’t stand still when being clipped or being clipped in certain areas.
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Difficult for vet/physio/osteopath
Horse is scared of vets. Fear of needles, anticipation of pain or presents hostile behaviour when examined/treated.
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Spookiness
Horse spooks easily at objects, animals or people.
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Untouched or feral
Horse is completely untouched or untouchable. Scared or aggressive behaviour. Not able to put headcollar on. Also applies to rescue cases.
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Catching issues
Horse is difficult to catch or approach. Horse avoids contact in field or stable.
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Difficult to tack up
Horse won’t stand for tacking up, saddle and/or bridal. Girthy, headshaking, putting head up, bitey, kicking out.
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General fear and anxiety
Horse is generally anxious or stressed. Difficulty coping with stimuli.
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Dominant or aggressive behaviour
Horse is dangerous when handled. Kicking out, rearing, biting, charging people.
We can come to your yard to work with you and your horse to get to the bottom of the issue and solve it.
Are you ready to say goodbye to your struggles? Contact us now.
Home visits from £60 per session.
Foundation For Success when solving behavioural issues
The FFS-method looks to address any challenging behaviour in a way that sets horses up for success. By breaking down any problem in smaller, easy to understand sections. We then use these smaller exercises to lay a solid foundation. We use the horses natural psychology to work through any anxiety they may have. And to get them comfortable and happy with each step.
Once this is achieved, we keep building on our foundation towards our goal. This way, we create horses that not only do what we want, but are also happy to do so!