{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"S3 | 11. The Fight Response in Horses: When Your Horse Pushes Back","description":"If your horse isn\u2019t spooky\u2026and they\u2019re not shutdown\u2026but they do push back - this episode is for you. Fight responses in horses are often misunderstood. They can show up as nipping, pinned ears, tail swishing, big reactions (like kicking, rearing, bucking etc.), or behaviours that get labelled as \u201cdominant\u201d, \u201cpushy\u201d, or \u201copinionated\u201d. And when this is your horse, it can leave you feeling confused, judged by others, and second-guessing yourself - especially when you know there\u2019s more going on beneath the behaviour. Fight responses aren\u2019t bad behaviour. They\u2019re a nervous system response...one that often shows up when a horse still has agency, expression, and a desire to stay in relationship\u2026 but doesn\u2019t yet feel safe. In this episode, I explore:   What the fight response actually is   Why fight behaviours often get misunderstood   How fight responses can emerge   A real story with my horse, Lily   Why this phase can feel so hard to hold as a human   This episode isn\u2019t about fixing behaviour. It\u2019s about understanding what your horse is communicating and why fight responses ask for discernment, nuance, and support rather than quick answers. If you love a horse who pushes back\u2026and you\u2019ve ever felt like you\u2019re missing something - this conversation will help you see the bigger picture. \u2728 Want a grounded starting point? Download my free Prepare Your Horse For Any Environment checklist \u2014 the foundational framework I use with all horses to build confidence, clarity, and safety step by step. \u2728 Want to explore more about flight and freeze responses? Find them on my Compassionate Horsemanship Playlist.&amp;nbsp; \u2728 Looking for deeper support? This is the kind of layered work we explore inside The Field \u2014 my 3-month horsemanship mentorship experience for compassionate equestrians who want clarity, confidence, and a safer, more connected partnership with their horse. If you\u2019re ready for guidance, reflection, and personalised support while holding this complexity, you can learn more via my website or reach out directly. Connect with me:https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/compassionate_horsemanship\/   https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/felicitydavieshorses\/   https:\/\/www.felicitydavies.com.au\/horses teamfelicitydavies@gmail.com Felicity \ud83e\udd0d ","author_name":"Equestrian Perspective","author_url":"http:\/\/equestrianperspective.libsyn.com\/website","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/39654610\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/item\/39654610"}