The pursuit of happiness

“Some of the human behaviour problems that have appeared, such as grown men fighting over toilet rolls, can be compared to what we see in our horses”
Justine Harrison

WHEREVER YOU LOOK, mental health is on the agenda and, in these uncertain times, it’s often our horses who are called upon to provide us with therapy. Yet they can suffer from stress too. From stable mirrors to treat balls, and horse whisperers to massage rugs, essential oils and calming herbs, so many products claim to support their mental wellbeing. But are we really addressing the issue of anxiety from an equine point of view?

Equine behaviourist Justine Harrison believes that the coronavirus crisis has highlighted some important parallels between horse and human health needs.

“During lockdown we’ve been forced into situations that most of us will never have experienced in our lifetimes - that