Understanding Your Horse's Spooking Behavior
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Understanding Your Horse's Spooking Behavior
1.6K views2 months ago
TikToksteadyhorse
Lets talk about spooking 👻 Sharing my tips for if a horse spooks - sometimes it isn't worth the battle and it isnt always best to make them fixate more on what they are scared of. Nothing productive comes from working through tension so sometimes its just best to move away and carry on - often once settled its no longer a problem, if spooking is a common occurrence with your horse its worth ruling out deeper issues and also taking time to help the horse regulate their nervous system either thro
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Lets talk about spooking 👻 Sharing my tips for if a horse spooks - sometimes it isn't worth the battle and it isnt always best to make them fixate more on what they are scared of. Nothing productive comes from working through tension so sometimes its just best to move away and carry on - often once settled its no longer a problem, if spooking is a common occurrence with your horse its worth ruling out deeper issues and also taking time to help the horse regulate their nervous system either thro
788 views2 months ago
TikTokthebalancedhorse
😱 Does your horse spook at everything — the wind, a leaf, a suspicious-looking arena cone? You’re not alone! 👀 Here are three tips to help your horse stop spooking and start building confidence: 1️⃣ Establish control away from the scary object. Before going near it, make sure you can bend, turn, and steer your horse. You need their focus first. 🎯 2️⃣ Zig-zag toward the object. Don’t ride straight at it! Approach in curves so your horse can see it from both eyes and stay relaxed. 🌀 3️⃣ Retrea
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😱 Does your horse spook at everything — the wind, a leaf, a suspicious-looking arena cone? You’re not alone! 👀 Here are three tips to help your horse stop spooking and start building confidence: 1️⃣ Establish control away from the scary object. Before going near it, make sure you can bend, turn, and steer your horse. You need their focus first. 🎯 2️⃣ Zig-zag toward the object. Don’t ride straight at it! Approach in curves so your horse can see it from both eyes and stay relaxed. 🌀 3️⃣ Retrea
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FacebookAmelia Newcomb Dressage
As the saying goes, ‘the only horse that doesn’t spook is a dead horse’ as the entire reason they have survived as a prey animal is that they are hyper vigilant and aware of their surroundings. Horses spooking—those sudden startles or fright responses—is one of the most misunderstood aspects of equine behavior. As prey animals with survival instincts deeply embedded in their DNA, all horses will spook at some point, regardless of training. In this clip, Lobo had what I call a ‘good spook.’ Meani
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As the saying goes, ‘the only horse that doesn’t spook is a dead horse’ as the entire reason they have survived as a prey animal is that they are hyper vigilant and aware of their surroundings. Horses spooking—those sudden startles or fright responses—is one of the most misunderstood aspects of equine behavior. As prey animals with survival instincts deeply embedded in their DNA, all horses will spook at some point, regardless of training. In this clip, Lobo had what I call a ‘good spook.’ Meani
3.8K viewsMar 21, 2025
FacebookNicole Brass Horsemanship
When your horse spooks, it's important to realize he doesn't spook at that specific object. Removing an object, like a potted plant or a chair, will not solve it. But... what if I told you there is a solution? One that solves all spooking? It's all about teaching our horses a correct order of movement. They spook because they do not yet understand how to handle their own level of tension. But here's the catch: that can be taught. And YOU can teach your horse. I’ve developed a step-by-step traini
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When your horse spooks, it's important to realize he doesn't spook at that specific object. Removing an object, like a potted plant or a chair, will not solve it. But... what if I told you there is a solution? One that solves all spooking? It's all about teaching our horses a correct order of movement. They spook because they do not yet understand how to handle their own level of tension. But here's the catch: that can be taught. And YOU can teach your horse. I’ve developed a step-by-step traini
9.9K viewsMar 29, 2024
FacebookTRTmethod
Your horse isn’t being dramatic. They’re being a prey animal. That sudden spook at a plastic bag? The way they freeze when someone new enters the paddock? It’s not attitude. It’s instinct. Horses are prey animals. That means their nervous system is wired for survival, not logic. They’re scanning the world for safety, not obedience. So when they pull away, shut down, or overreact—it’s not personal. It’s protection. Understanding this one truth can change everything: ✨ Your horse isn’t trying to d
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Your horse isn’t being dramatic. They’re being a prey animal. That sudden spook at a plastic bag? The way they freeze when someone new enters the paddock? It’s not attitude. It’s instinct. Horses are prey animals. That means their nervous system is wired for survival, not logic. They’re scanning the world for safety, not obedience. So when they pull away, shut down, or overreact—it’s not personal. It’s protection. Understanding this one truth can change everything: ✨ Your horse isn’t trying to d
203.8K viewsApr 29, 2025
FacebookEquine Connection - The Academy of Equine A…
Why Horses Are So Skittish & 4 Helpful Tips To Stop Spooking
Why Horses Are So Skittish & 4 Helpful Tips To Stop Spooking
May 2, 2021
horseracingsense.com
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I spook my horse on purpose. When he gets watchy and acts like he is scared of something, I “spook” and then laugh and stand there. If he is next to me, I pet him. Now he rarely spooks. Or he spooks in place instead of running off 🤣 I think I offended his dignity in this clip lol I used to be scared when my horse started to prance around with ears forward acting spooky. Now I just laugh because he doesn’t run off anymore. Is your horse spooky? Did your horse used to be spooky? How are you handl
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FacebookConnect the Chex Horsemanship
Understanding (and dealing with) the spooky horse - Horse Rookie
Sep 1, 2022
horserookie.com
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I often get asked what to do with a horse that spooks to get out of work. My reply is usually to get a different rider, because the only way a horse could learn to spook to get out of work is if you taught the horse how to do it. | Warwick Schiller's Attuned Horsemanship
112.5K viewsFeb 18, 2020
FacebookWarwick Schiller's Attuned Horsemanship
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Y’all out there trying to desensitize your horse, while I go straight to the source! They call me a Spookbuster, message me if you need my services 🐴 Let keep this going, my goal is to catch all potential horse spooks!! What spooks do I still need to find? Also pro tip: you have to let your horses see you doing this because it’s the only way to catch the elusive “Anticipation Spook” 😳 #Horsesandhumor #horse #horsespook | Evan’s Horses & Humor
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FacebookEvan’s Horses & Humor
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Why does your horse spook at everything? Pull back when tied? Refuse to go forward? Join Pat Parelli for "The 3 Reasons Why a Horse Doesn't Do What You Want"—a live virtual course revealing the root cause behind every behavior challenge and how to become the friend and leader your horse needs. Only $19 | Jan 29th 7pm EST or Jan 31st 10am EST | Sign up now! | Parelli Natural Horsemanship
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FacebookParelli Natural Horsemanship
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Why does your horse spook at everything? Pull back when tied? Refuse to go forward? Join Pat Parelli for "The 3 Reasons Why a Horse Doesn't Do What You Want"—a live virtual course revealing the root cause behind every behavior challenge and how to become the friend and leader your horse needs. Only $19 | Jan 29th 7pm EST or Jan 31st 10am EST | Sign up now! | Parelli Natural Horsemanship
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FacebookParelli Natural Horsemanship
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That was an AMAZING spook!
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