Managing the Springtime Spooky Horse

Here are a few simple tips that might help you through the 'Spring Sillies'!

Don't overfeed for the amount of work the horse is doing - is it really in hard work or only moderate or light?

Minimise sugar & starch - these are quick release energy sources, check the levels on your feed bag
 
Ensure plenty of forage and fibre to keep their digestive system happy - if your horse is a good doer consider a slow-feeder to ensure they always have hay in their system

Keep the diet balanced -consider adding a vitamin and mineral supplementor feed balancer

Try a calmer - although every horse is different, we have plenty to chose from on the Farm & Country website - shop calmers
 
Consider if your horse might benefit from increased turnout - time spent away from the stable may help them to chill out
  
When riding think about your own breathing and consider having lessons with an experienced trainer to prevent the situation escalating.