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Understanding Horse Depression
Knowing Symptoms, Identifying Causes, and Finding Cures
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Horses are deeply social, emotionally complex animals. Just like us, they can struggle when their needs aren’t met or when life becomes overwhelming. In this book, I explain how to recognize the often-overlooked signs of equine depression, why they matter, and what we can do to help.
Inside, I share:
The three core influences connecting stress and depression in horses
How learned helplessness shows up in training and daily life
Subtle changes in posture, attention, and responsiveness that can signal a problem
What anhedonia (the inability to feel joy) looks like in horses
Risk factors for depression and the dangers of leaving it unaddressed
Practical steps you can take to support your horse’s mental well-being
My goal is to help riders, owners, and trainers understand what their horses might be feeling—and to provide tools for making meaningful change. When we pay attention to our horses’ mental health, we create space for real partnership, deeper trust, and a more fulfilling life for both horses and humans.
Joanna
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