Mad Barn Academy5 Heinä 2023

29. Top Nine Reasons Your Horse Acts "Hot"

A hyperactive horse is commonly referred to as a “hot” horse. You may know the feeling of dealing with a hot horse all too well: it can feel like your horse is going to explode at any moment.

Hot horse behaviour is associated with changes in stress hormones. Cortisol is a stress hormones that has a cascading effect on the horse’s body. Chronically elevated cortisol levels in horses are associated with ulcers, colic, and impaired immune function.

Hyperactive behaviour can manifest as:

Overreacting to new stimuli
Nervousness and anxiety
Bucking
Bolting
Rearing while on the ground or under saddle

This unwelcome behaviour is dangerous to both horse and owner, creating fear and tension. In some cases, an owner might choose to sell their horse if the behaviour becomes too much for them to handle.

Luckily, there are strategies that can be implemented to help manage hot horses. The first step is to ensure your horse has a well-balanced diet with the right amounts of energy, vitamins, and minerals.

Wondering why your horse is displaying hyperactive behaviour? It may just be your horse’s personality: hot-blooded breeds such as Thoroughbreds and Arabs are known to be more reactive than others.

In this podcast we review the top nine reasons your horse is acting "hot"

Read more: https://madbarn.com/why-horse-is-hot/
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