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EQUINE BEHAVIOUR: Abigail Allen says…

Caught in the act

Q My 11-year-old Connemara has always been hard to catch, but it’s getting worse. I’ve tried everything, but now he just snatches the treat and runs off before I can put the headcollar on. Help!

Holly Simmonds, Greater Manchester

It’s not unusual for horses to be reluctant to be caught. Being a prey animal, the herd provides a sense of safety for horses, and leading them away from

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