Signs of Discomfort
Horses
• Reactivity to tack
• Reactivity to touch in certain areas
• Refusal to lift the leg for hoof picking
• Riding issues: Difficulty starting to canter on one side, difficulty bending the neck on one side, de-uniting during cantering...
• Toe drags
• Changes in behaviour: displaying aggression, lethargy or fear
Dogs
• Difficulty in jumping onto a bed, sofa or into a car boot
• Reactivity when certain parts of the body are being touched
• Lack of energy on walks
•Resting/sleeping more than usual
• Change in mood, grumpiness, sadness...
• Loss of performance in sport
