Understanding Separation Stress in Horses: Herd Bound, Barn Sour, or Just Social?
In this episode of Ride On with Julie Goodnight, Julie takes a thoughtful look at one of the most common—and misunderstood—behavior challenges horse owners face: separation stress. Why can some horses quietly leave the herd while others panic, call, rush back, or completely shut down? And why is it sometimes the horse left behind—not the horse being ridden away—that has the biggest reaction? Julie explains the difference between these two forms of separation anxiety, shares an update from the ranch, and tells a story about helping her young colt Rip build independence in small, manageable steps. Then, in What the Hay? Q&A, she answers listener questions about a mare with severe distress when left alone, a newly bonded horse, and the story behind the flags hanging in her indoor arena.
The Secret Ingredient: Managing the Herd-Bound Horse https://signin.juliegoodnight.com/articles/the-secret-ingredient-managing-the-herd-bound-horse/
Horsemanship Homework Calming Exercises https://signin.juliegoodnight.com/articles/free-articles/julies-blog/horsemanship-homework-april-2020/
Your Horse’s Quiet Place; Teaching the head down cue https://signin.juliegoodnight.com/articles/training-advice/your-horses-quiet-place-teaching-the-head-down-cue/
Back from the Brink: Managing Emotional Meltdowns in horses: https://signin.juliegoodnight.com/articles/back-from-the-brink-managing-emotional-meltdowns-in-horses/
Saddle Fit Guide https://signin.juliegoodnight.com/articles/training-advice/saddle-fit-guide/
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