Expert Help for Horse Behaviour Problems

Online consultations for Canada, the United Kingdom, the United States, & worldwide

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Helping you understand and address your horse's behaviour problem, while strengthening your relationship.

If you love your horse but not their current behaviour...

You're in the right place.

Whether your horse is frightened or anxious, stressed or aggressive, herd-bound, needle-shy or afraid of the farrier, if they've been traumatized by an event, or they're just behaving badly, you get the sense that they're struggling too.

Using effective, low-stress training methods, I can help you both.

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Hello, I'm Lauren!

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Since 2006, I’ve worn a few hats as a horsewoman, working as a horse trainer, and teaching riding and horsemanship.

Early in my career, I saw how common training methods can unintentionally make problems worse. In 2012, this led me to begin working exclusively with horses struggling with behaviour problems, including very challenging cases.

To further my knowledge, in 2019, I completed a Master of Science degree in clinical animal behaviour, deepening my understanding of how to assess and address serious or complex horse behaviour problems rarely caused by just one thing.

In short, I use low-stress, proven approaches to address issues and strengthen the horse-human relationship.

See how I help my colleagues too!

Rest assured, my work is guided by experience, education, and a commitment to every horse’s well-being.

If you’d like to read more about my relevant background, which shapes how I assess and address horse behaviour problems, click through the tabs above.

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How I can help horse owners

Online, effective, low-stress solutions for horse behaviour problems

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Anxious horse

Online help for horses that spook, shy or bolt, or otherwise show signs of anxiety, fear, or phobias. The triggers may be certain things, like bicycles, being touched, or a corner of the arena. Or there may not seem to be any trigger at all.

I will help you understand why your horse is anxious or frightened, and how to solve the problem.

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Aggressive horse

Online help for horses that pin their ears, bite, kick, strike or otherwise threaten or show aggression.

The aggression may be directed towards people or other horses.

I will help you understand why your horse is behaving aggressively and how to address it.

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Horse with farrier, looking tense and wary, illustrating farrier phobia in horses

Farrier-phobic horse

Online help for horses that panic, snatch their legs away, kick, strike, try to escape or otherwise show signs of being frightened of the farrier.

I will help you understand why your horse is farrier-phobic and how to address the issue.

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Chestnut horse showing mild anxiety, illustrating herd-bound behaviour in horses

Herd-bound horse

Online help for horses that run, call out, panic, or otherwise show signs of being herd-bound. It may happen when others leave, when they're asked to leave, or both.

I will help you understand herd-bound behaviour in horses and how to address it.

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Needle-shy horse

Online help for horses that panic, try to escape or attack, or otherwise show strong signs of needle-shyness or fear of injections.

Your horse may react to all injections, or only certain types.

I will help you understand why your horse is needle-shy, and how to resolve the problem.

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Traumatized horse

Online help for horses that are hypervigilant, unable to learn, depressed, shut down, or otherwise show signs of trauma.

You may know what caused it, or you may see symptoms.

I will help you understand trauma in horses and how to help your horse feel safe again, so they can recover.

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Unusual horse behaviour

Online help for horses that are sleep deprived, bite themselves, perform repetitive behaviours, show signs of depression, grind their teeth or show any other unusual or concerning behaviours.

I will help you understand why your horse is displaying these unusual behaviours, and help address the issue so that you both can feel better.

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Don't see your issue?

I can still help.

Chances are that whatever issue you’re facing with your horse, I’ve worked with something similar.

And if your situation is truly unusual or rare, I have a strong network of trusted colleagues I can consult so you’re not navigating it alone.

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"...the best possible outcome for everyone involved..."

"I cannot recommend Lauren highly enough. She is kind, thorough, and incredibly respectful of both the horse and the human, always working within your comfort level while giving you clear, effective steps that lead to the best possible outcome for everyone involved."

Nafissa U. and Escudo & PK

colleague help

How I can help colleagues

Online support for horse trainers and behaviour consultants

Mentorships for Equine Professionals

I offer a limited number of online, one-on-one mentorships for horse trainers and behaviour consultants each year.

I can help you better understand and resolve horse behaviour problems, using low-stress training methods.

Peer-to-Peer Advice for Colleagues

Want advice on any aspect of your professional work, or need a second pair of eyes on a complex or new-to-you case?

I am an experienced, supportive, and non-judgmental colleague, ready to help.

Constructional Approach for Horses

I am a vocal proponent of using constructional approaches with horses, particularly for fear-based issues, and where the use of food for training may be contraindicated.

I can help you add this valuable behaviour change method to your toolbox.

You'll get the most out of working with me if:

You sense that your horse is struggling with fear or anxiety, is feeling stressed or behaving aggressively, is needle-shy, farrier-phobic, herd-bound, has been traumatized by an event, or is otherwise behaving in a way that concerns you.

You are looking for a trustworthy horse behaviour professional, with real-world training experience, whose approach is ethical, compassionate, and tailored to both you and your horse, so you feel supported rather than judged.

Generic, online advice for horse behaviour problems doesn't sit right with you. You want personalized guidance that won't harm your horse or make the problem worse.

You are ready to start making meaningful, lasting progress, using evidence-based methods that strengthen your relationship.

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Here are video examples of how I use low-stress horse training methods in my work: