Comments on: Is Your Horse’s Bad Attitude a Sign of Discomfort?

By: Dale

Dale — Mon, 02 Feb 2015 15:36:16 +0000

Thank you all very much for your feedback. Daniel, I completely agree that comparing your horse’s behavior and movement without the influence of tack or rider is extremely valuable.

By: Galadriel

Galadriel — Sat, 17 Jan 2015 23:43:38 +0000

Great advice. In my experience most horses in a lousy mood have some pain or discomfort. Sometimes it’s as simple as stiffness that needs some walking out before real work begins or even a change in the weather making them feel a bit down but never nothing.

By: Daniel

Daniel — Sat, 17 Jan 2015 18:41:33 +0000

I would think one should first measure the horse’s performance under saddle to his/her performance in groundwork because groundwork is the fundamental. If there is a significant difference between the two, the appraise the issues in this article; if not, go back to your ground work routine. (Too many horsepeople overlook the importance of goundwork!)

By: debbie

debbie — Fri, 16 Jan 2015 15:17:52 +0000

very good article.

By: PKL

PKL — Fri, 16 Jan 2015 11:52:37 +0000

Very good article…it brings me to think, not all “horse training” issues, may be just discomfort or pain of some sort.