Hypothetically horses can suffer PTSD. However, one of the main complaints of people that consider their horse might be suffering from PTSD is anxiousness, hypervigilance and reactivity to their environment. This blog looks at PTSD and why a problem with the emotional processing of environmental changes might be the root cause. Identifying and understanding this potential root cause can be the way forward to helping your horse feel more secure with you and because more calm, willing and confident.