Double Barrel Creek

10/11/2026

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Download or stream Episode 150 wherever you listen to podcasts now.

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07/27/2026

Recognise those early signs!

It’s not about "reading bad behaviour". It is about recognising normal communication and responding in ways that improve both horse welfare and human safety.

Horses rarely go from calm to dangerous without warning. Long before they pull back, rear, strike or spin, they are communicating that they are becoming uncomfortable, uncertain or afraid.

The challenge is that many of these early signals are subtle and easily missed, particularly in busy clinical or handling environments.

This infographic summarises the behavioural escalation pathway - the behaviour signals that occur as a horse trigger-stacks.

It’s a simple message - the earlier we recognise the warning signs, the greater our opportunity to reduce pressure, lower arousal and prevent escalation.

🐴 Better observation leads to better decisions.
🐴 Better decisions lead to safer procedures.
🐴 Safer procedures benefit horses, handlers and veterinary teams alike.

Better by Knowing!

07/09/2026

Check out my new article where I argue that the barrier to improving horse welfare isn’t a lack of science- its lack of investment in communication that meets people where they are, and the need to design welfare initiatives with equestrian and industry participants, rather than simply for them.

https://www.navigatewelfare.com/post/knowing-isn-t-enough