Why Does My Horse Do That? Spooking at every corner at some random ghost that's always there

Your horse has walked past that fence post 400 times. Today it's apparently going to kill him.

Spooking is one of the most frustrating — and most misunderstood — things horses do. It gets written off as naughtiness, drama, or "just being green." But spooking is a neurological event, and understanding what's actually happening in your horse's brain changes everything about how you respond to it.

We'll cover:

• What's actually happening in the brain when a horse spooks

• Why some horses are more reactive than others — and what drives that

• The difference between a genuine fear response and a learned or habitual spook

• Why "just riding through it" often makes things worse

• What actually helps — evidence-based strategies for building genuine confidence

What Makes This Different


This isn't "ride forward and leg on." This session is hosted by Susan Nienaber, an equine scientist and behaviourist with an MSc in Equine Science and 30 years of global industry experience — including time managing the Australian Equine Behaviour Centre.
 You'll leave with real scientific insight and a clearer picture of your horse, for the price of a couple of coffees.

Good to Know


🎥 Can't make it live? No problem. All registered ticket holders receive a recording link to watch back anytime.


💬 Got questions? There'll be dedicated Q&A time at the end so you can ask about your specific horse and situation.