A clear, step-by-step guide to understanding what your horse’s behaviour can tell you about pain, comfort, and why some training problems are not training problems at all.
What You’ll Learn:
You’ll learn that an ethogram is a simple checklist of behaviours. It helps you notice signs that a horse may be uncomfortable, even when there is no obvious limp.
You’ll learn common signs like ears pinned back, tail swishing, mouth opening, head tossing, or refusing to go forward, and why these are often your horse asking for help.
You’ll learn why issues often blamed on attitude or training are usually linked to physical discomfort, and why punishing these behaviours can make things worse.
You’ll learn that many horses look fine when led by hand but show clear problems under saddle, especially in canter or during transitions.
You’ll learn how spotting pain early can lead to better comfort, safer riding, improved performance, and a happier horse overall.
