Horse’s Possible Medical Influences

As with all behavior problems, physical pain or discomfort can contribute to an increase in separation distress. In horses, illness may increase perception of vulnerability and increase the likelihood that she’ll react poorly when separated from her herd. Your horse will be examined by a veterinarian to rule out physiological problems that might affect her behavior if she hasn’t shown any signs of separation distress in the past suddenly begins to act upset when removed from her herd.