Let’s talk about anxiety

Anxiety and horses can be the worst combination. Try these 2 tips to helping you to work through that debilitating feeling!

[@amygettel4383]

Haha love this

[@ItsSwiftz]

Thank you that information really helps I suffer from anxiety and social anxiety

[@leeevers8976]

I’m a novice, I’ve adopted an 18 yoa twice rescued horse. I’ve hired a trainer and just doing ground work. I want to trail ride eventually but am a little ‘anxious’ he will get spooked or refuse to go, say thru a creek, or a downed tree. A video on that would be beneficial to all.

[@johndoyle8688]

This is exactly why I joined you page. Love this

[@ScottPurdum]

Thanks John! Make sure to share this video please!

[@kidstuff44555]

I noticed that anxiety (or fear) is close to anger too. Although anger is not a good emotion around horses either, a small amount can be helpful. Because if you get pissed enough at your horse to feel mad at him, you then have an energy to deal with a problem decisively rather than just getting off because you're scared

[@ScottPurdum]

You're absolutely right! If you have the ability to channel that energy appropriately, then in some situations it can be very useful.

[@vangie3757]

Scott, I just started English riding lesson BECAUSE of anxiety. What do your recommend to someone like me about bonding with a lesson horse? What little things can I do within 2hrs to better my horse interactions?