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Loneliness

Signs of

in Horses

Do Horses Get Lonely + How To Help

"Horses do get lonely if they don't have interaction with other horses or humans."

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"Key signs of loneliness like restlessness, loss of appetite/weight loss, and stress behaviors like kicking, cribbing, calling, and sweating can all be signals of stress from isolation."

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"...understanding horse behavior is essential to prevent issues like depression in horses and stress responses caused by feeling alone or social isolation"

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What Are Signs of Loneliness in Horses?

"You can tell when your horse is withdrawn, as it will tend not to respond to things around it."

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Lack of Reactions

"If your horse doesn’t have a friend to keep it company and its mind occupied, it may show these bored, restless motions..."

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Pacing or Restlessness