My off-the-track thoroughbred and show jumper Chance used to be spooky and tense. He’d shy away when I tried to touch his head, and attitude-wise, he was on the unfriendly and "I don't care" side. He’s also a hard keeper, and I was always able to see his ribs too much.
My calm and collected mare, Biscuit, also known as B, became a wild child the day I moved her to a new barn. Her forage consumption changed, she was turned out with more horses than she was used to—and that turned her into a different horse. She’d throw fits, had a hard time focusing, and overall wasn’t happy.
I have two barrel horses, Goose and Ginger. What I love most about my relationship with my horses is that they love and trust me . . . when they’re not stressed!
My horse Scooter is a worrier; he stresses over every little thing. When we attend barrel races, he constantly paces and bellers at the trailer—and he has major separation anxiety whenever I get out of his sight. He’s spoiled, I know!
