Client History Form - Equine.training

Your Name

Your Email

Address where horse kept (plus directions if needed)

Horses Name/ Age

Horses Sex *

Horses Height *

Colour/ Breed *

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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