The Herd Bound Horse
…lately. Horses are instinctively herd-bound animals, so it’s something we have to expect and understand about these animals. Horses are reliant on the herd for…
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…lately. Horses are instinctively herd-bound animals, so it’s something we have to expect and understand about these animals. Horses are reliant on the herd for…
…without him getting very upset. Do you have any suggestions? Jennifer Answer: It is not at all unusual for horses to become more herd bound…
…of it as an affliction (herd bound, barn sour, nappy, etc.). Although a horse without a herd will always seek acceptance into a herd, the…
…as an affliction by horse owners, a herd-bound horse may display anxious, panicky and undesirable behaviors when it is either taken away from the herd…
…your horse want to be part of your herd–willing to go with you anywhere. The Reason Horses are herd-bound animals. The behavior known as gregarious—defining…
…dealing with herd-bound horses occurs when you cannot physically separate them from the herd—when they can still see and/or hear the herd– it’s a constant…
…are very distinctive and the structure of the herd is quite complex—rankings within the herd, cooperative behavior, bonding. Seeking acceptance into the herd is a…
…the herd-bound behavior you are dealing with, it sounds like your horse is emotionally needy. His herd-bound behavior will only get worse as he ages…
…the herd. While my parents were concerned that I never seemed to talk much, the dialogue with my herd mates was never-ending. My infatuation turned…
…your authority. The Reason Gate gravity is actually herd gravity; it’s a horse’s nature to be herd-bound—staying safe by remaining close to his fellow horses….
…security, and comfort. You have to be a herd of two.” If your horse doesn’t feel safe with you, he might become herd-bound, barn sour,…
…is your horse? Characteristic #4: Herd Hierarchy The horse herd has a clear hierarchy, or chain of authority. It is linear, with one horse at…
Horses are instinctively herd-bound. It’s one of seven categories of instinctive behavior in horses and it is known as gregarious behavior. A desire to be…
…is strong. Horses are herd-bound according to their instinct—it is called gregarious behavior. They simply want to be friendly and be around the herd. Yet…
…at some point so they do not become too herd bound. In fact, you’ll probably want to find opportunities to separate the all horses at…
…Herd Mentality When your horse is turned out for the winter, he may quickly revert to a herd mentality. In that mode, he’ll follow the…
…authority, given the hierarchy that exists in the herd. There is never a void of leadership in a horse herd. If the leader of the…
…herd mentality. In that mode, horses follow the herd’s cues and aren’t tuned in to your leadership. Make sure to spend quality time with your…
…doesn’t want to be there and is herd bound—he looks outside, kicks out and carries on to show you that he really wants to get…
Homeward Bound: Julie Goodnight teaches a worried rider to cope with herd-bound tantrums…
…herd-bound. Getting your horse out, separating him from the herd and reminding him who you are, will help a lot. Horses are mutually-grooming animals and…
…a frenetic environment (like a parade; the “first trip to town” scenario), to separation anxiety (herd-bound), or slowly building anxiety that suddenly overflows (often caused…
…speeds up or slows down without a cue from you, if he cuts corners or veers off-course, pulls toward the barn or is herd bound…
Question Category: Building a Better Relationship Question: Dear Julie, Some months ago I wrote you about my horse being herd bound and becoming quite fractious…
Jiggin and Jaggin: Julie Goodnight helps a herd-bound trail horse learns she must behave on the trail and follow her rider’s leadership…
…a total blast to ride—with tack and without—she’s starting to get more herd-bound. We have to diligently separate her from the geldings and make sure…
Julie Goodnight helps a barn-sour horse follow his rider’s lead and head out on the trail alone…
…cultivated a small herd of great riding horses, plus one or two geriatrics living out their golden years at my ranch, and I take great…
…even being manipulated. Being aware of the horse’s level of obedience and his motivations for disobedience (maybe lazy, maybe herd-bound, seeking comfort or scared and…
Julie Goodnight helps a barn-sour horse follow his rider’s lead and head out on the trail alone….