Your Name *
Your Email *
Address where horse kept (plus directions if needed) *
Horses Name *
Horses Sex *
Horses Height *
Colour/ Bread *
Horse Insurance - Is your horse insured? (please note behavioural support is rarely covered by horse insurance) *
Vet Name *
Vet email *
Vet Telephone *
Vet Address *
Vet Visits - When was the last time your vet visited and for what reason? *
Date of last vaccinations *
Is your horse on any medication? Detail the medication- name, dosage and how long your horse has been on this medication. *
Medical Issues - Does your horse have any long term medical issues or have they had any previous injuries or illness? Please describe them. *
Physio - Has your horse been seen recently by a physio (or other body worker) or dentist? Please give dates and detail. *
Is your horse shod *
How often do they see a farrier or hoof trimmer? *
Are they calm with the hoof care professional? *
Describe your tack. For leading, riding and in-hand work. *
If your horse is ridden has your saddle been fitted by a saddler? Please give dates and detail. *
Has your horse ever shown reluctance to be saddled or bridled? *
Is your horse happy to be girthed? *
Please describe the problem behaviour in detail, When did it first happen and in particular describe the most recent occurrence and/or whether it is escalating and if so how. *
When and where it happens. *
If it is getting worse/better and what you have tried to do to improve it. *
How it began (sudden onset or always had it). *
Are there any seasonal differences? *
Does your horse have any stereotypies e.g. weaving, cribbing, windsucking, fence walking *
Are there any other problem behaviours? *
How many hours out of 24 is your horse stabled? Give a brief outline of your horse’s usual daily routine. *
How many hours out of 24 is your horse turned out? Do they have shelter in the field? Are they turned out alone or with company? Do they have a ‘friend’ in the field that they particularly get on with? *
How much exercise (and what kind of) does your horse have each day? *
What does your horse eat? *
Is your horse’s diet supplemented? *
What kind of enrichment opportunities do you give to your horse? (for example hay ball, treat ball, cut branches) *
Do you have a good relationship with your horse and why do you think this? *
Are you confident to work with them on the ground and/or ridden? *
Are there any things you would like to improve about your relationship? *
What would you like to do with your horse in future that you can’t do now? *
Who else interacts with your horse in terms of riding, training, and caring for them? *
Does the problem behaviour occur with other people? *
Is your horse pleased to see you, what makes you think this? *
Is your horse easy to catch? *
Is your horse comfortable being groomed? *
Does your horse get on with other horses (at home, meeting out hacking/trail riding)? *
How long will your horse stand tied up without becoming frustrated? *
Does your horse pick up their feet well? *
When did you purchase your horse? *
Where did you buy/loan your horse? *
For what reason did you buy/loan your horse? *
Did you have your horse vetted pre-purchase and if so was there anything notable reported? *
Please share any previous known history of your horse. *
Do you enter competitions/clinics etc?
How does your horse cope at competitions/clinics etc- are they comfortable around other horses, inthe atmosphere and then on leaving?
Does your horse load easily? If this is the problem behaviour please give full details in section E above.
Please tell me here anything which is not included above but which you think might be important.
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