Address the Aggressive Horse with Flower Essences

Bach Flower Essences are unable to solve psychological problems if there are significant shortcomings in the way the horse is managed.  Every horse owner should provide the best possible living conditions for their horse - daily contact with other horses, rest, and a balanced diet that takes into account all the nutritional needs of the horse.  If poor living conditions, constant training and/or competitive stress is kept on the horse, these psychological demands can result in physical ailments.

Aggressive behavior towards people is almost always caused by the fact that the horse has been mistreated, poorly managed, from a hidden painful injury, or simply the result of excessive demands placed on her/him.  In order to successfully treat a horse it is essential to establish the cause of its behavior and then improve the situation.  If a horse has been rescued, or has had several owners, this process may seem fruitless. Nevertheless, do your best to uncover the possible root of the behavior and take appropriate action.  In some cases you may need to take a step back from your current training and handling approach in order to regain the horse's trust using calmness and understanding.  An owner, handler and rider who treats their horse compassionately and learns its unique body language, will provide the horse with the stability and security it needs to accept its surroundings, owner's lead, and thus engage in learning and flourishing.

To support this process, Bach researchers and animal behaviorists recommend the following:

Beech - to increase tolerance and combat aggression

Cherry Plum - to combat inner tension and restlessness

Star of Bethlehem - to deal with physical and psychological shock

Vine - to promote compliance within the horse and combat excessive dominance

In the case that the horse is acting aggressively towards other horses it lives with the addition of, Holly, to the above blend is highly encouraged.