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Behaviour Consultations

Personalized Training

horse behavior consulting

I help horses overcome problems that strain their relationship with people.  Understanding your horse will develop a more compassionate, harmonious relationship.  Common problems include aggression, separation anxiety, compulsive disorders, phobias, difficulties with farrier or vet, bridling or trailering problems, and unruliness. I work with your horse to resolve behavior issues.  Through a science-based approach of observation and analysis,  I implement a customized behavior modification program for your horse to find the root cause of the behaviour and an appropriate solution to the problem.

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Before the visit, you will be asked to complete a history form and you will be asked to have a vet check to rule out any physical or medical issues.

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Private Consultation

$200.00 + $0.40/km after first 20 km

Cash or E-transfer

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  • 1-1.5 hour comprehensive consultation

  • History taking including medical, behavioral, & training history

  • Discussion of the problem behaviour(s), possible causes & current & past training related to the behaviour

  • Management recommendations 

  • A written behaviour modification plan including instructions & data collection

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What to Expect During Your Consultation

Please dress comfortably for your appointment.  Bring any training equipment that you regularly use with your horse.  If you have a short video clip of your horse's problem behaviour please bring it.  A recreation of the problem behaviour at the consult will not be encouraged.  Food rewards for good behaviour are often used so if your horse requires a special diet, please bring some treats that your horse especially likes. 

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During your appointment, the history questionnaire will be reviewed in detail.    

Resolution or control of behaviour problems may include components of any of the following:

  • Diet, nutrition & exercise

  • Changes in the home environment

  • Safety management steps to prevent injury to other people & animals

  • Basic training exercises

  • Behavior modification and relaxation exercises

 

During your consultation, we will assess the horses management, environment training, & medical history & potential causes of the problem behaviour. Ways to modify the unwanted behaviour will be reviewed which may include small changes to the horse's management. 

 

The initial consultation will take approximately 1 hour with a maximum of 1.5 hours. Recheck visits typically last 30 to 60 minutes.

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Most behavior problems typically have complex causes, & therefore, no simple quick solutions.  Some horses show improvement very rapidly & one consultation will be sufficient to resolve the problem behaviour.  In other cases, a follow up consult is required.  The degree of improvement in your horse’s behaviour will depend on the horse as an individual, the duration of the problem, & most importantly, your commitment & ability to implement the suggested treatment plan. Specific outcomes cannot be guaranteed.

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After the consultation, a summary of finding & a behaviour training plan will be sent to you.​

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