07/08/2025
Here are 5 of the most common stress factors for horses, all of which can affect their behaviour, health, and performance!👀
⭐Change in routine or environment
Moving yards, new turnout groups, box rest, or a new rider can all unsettle a horse.
⭐Travel & competition
Loading, traveling, staying away overnight, or unfamiliar showgrounds can be overwhelming.
⭐Separation anxiety
Horses are herd animals. Being left alone in the stable or field can lead to anxious behaviour like calling, weaving, or pacing.
⭐Pain or discomfort
Ill-fitting tack, gastric ulcers, lameness, or dental issues can cause stress responses.
⭐Nutritional imbalance or high sugar diet
Too much sugar or starch (especially during spring or summer flush) can make horses fizzy, sharp, or anxious.
Help reduce the stresses you can by ensuring your horse has supported digestive health from a nutritionally balanced diet!🪣🏇
Looking for friendly feed advice? Get in touch with our friendly and expert team - 0114 266 6200, email [email protected] OR jump to bluechipfeed.com to take our feed quiz, a fun way to find out which might be the best balancer for your horse.