BREED: Lippizaner GENDER: Mare AGE: 7 years

PROBLEM: Horse refuses to allow anyone to touch her. Kicks violently when approached (kicked vet into fence). Head butts violently when attempts are made to halter her. Threatens people constantly with hindquarters, kicks and means it. Horse considered dangerous.

ASSESSMENT: Horse attacked me seconds after (BEFORE) photo was taken showing aggressive facial expression. Horse showing dominant/bully reactions from getting away for so long with negative dangerous behaviour. Horse is feeling threatened when approached by people, is past 'fear mode' and locked in 'anger mode' (very dangerous).

RESULT - Horse quietly accepts being approached and handled by anyone (male or female). Accepts front and hind feet lifted and handled. Note: Horse's relaxed calm expression as its backside is hugged. Horse approaches people with curiosity and allows its head handled with an almost dreamy facial expression. The following day horse walked over to another person and gently laid its head on the persons shoulder.

TIME TAKEN: 3 1/2 HOURS