WORMING IS AN essential aspect of horse care, but it isn't necessarily an occasion to be enjoyed, as some horses find having a syringe placed in their mouth an incredibly stressful experience that prompts head tossing and even rearing. Even if an owner uses faecal egg counts, many will still worm their horse at least once a year, and while this is infrequent, it is still important that the horse will safely tolerate the practice of being syringed.
Equine behaviourist Emma Lethbridge breaks down what every horse owner needs to consider when worming their horse.
Where to begin
“If you know where a behaviour comes from, it is easier to deal with,” says Emma. She adds that there are four broad reasons why a horse might not tolerate being wormed…
1 ONSET OF PAIN
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