FAQs:

Horse Behavior and Equine Consulting

Mare and gelding sharing a moment of affection, comfort. The mare was new to the stable and was experiencing separation anxiety.
  • We are one of only a few equine behavioral practices in the United States. At our core, we are educators. Rather than offering quick fixes, we offer you the knowledge and confidence to ask thoughtful questions and make informed decisions every day. Our approach is grounded in equine science, deep empathy and hands-on experience. We empower you to truly understand your horse as the individual they are, with their own personality, experiences and needs.

  • No, we don’t train horses directly. We work with people to better understand their horse’s behavior, body language, environment and emotional well-being. We often collaborate with trainers to support horses as they step into new roles or adapt to the demands of a training program.

  • No, we do not use clicker training as a main method. While a clicker can be a useful tool to mark the exact moment your horse responds to a cue, it is only one tool among many and needs to be used very carefully.

    Even when click and treat methods shape positive behaviors, they can sometimes feel like pressure to the horse if not handled with great care. Because of this, and knowing how similar approaches have been misused in other settings with vulnerable individuals, we prefer to focus on building trust and clear communication in ways that respect your horse’s feelings and choices.

    Our goal is to support learning that honors your horse’s mind and overall well-being.

  • We work with anyone who lives, rides, or works with horses. That includes people caring for a single companion horse, competitive riders and trainers, barn managers, handlers and other equine professionals. If you're looking for science-based horse behavior support or want to improve your relationship with your horse, we’d love to help.

  • We begin by learning about your horse’s full life: how they spend their time, what they eat, what they enjoy and what stresses them. We review veterinary history, farrier and training notes and may ask for videos or schedule an in-person visit. From there, we explore the root of the behavior and offer practical steps to support your horse’s needs.

  • We help with a wide range of horse behavior concerns, including:
    • Behaviors that feel unsafe or confusing
    • Signs of pain, stress or tension
    • Anxiety, shutdown or difficulty settling
    • Handling or riding that feels harder than expected
    • Environmental factors affecting behavior
    • Changes in routine or new environments
    • Introducing young horses to the world
    • Behavioral ‘Pre-purchase’ assessments for adoption or rehoming

  • Both. Many horse behavioral patterns can be understood and addressed through virtual sessions, video analysis, a review or records and detailed conversation. For more hands-on cases, we can arrange in-person visits depending on your location.

  • No, we don’t diagnose or treat medical conditions. Our role is to help identify how behavior, well-being and environment connect. We often work closely with your veterinarian, trainer, or farrier and consult our in-house vets when needed.

  • Yes. We support clients in many time zones, so we offer flexible scheduling, including weekend appointments.

  • Absolutely. We’re happy to use FaceTime, Zoom, WhatsApp or any platform that works for you. We also do phone consults and follow-ups via email or video.

    1. Request a complimentary 15-minute consult

    2. We’ll follow up to schedule

    3. If it’s a match, we’ll book a session

    4. You’ll leave with clarity and next steps

    5. Start here.