Hi Orla,
I believe my pony exhibits a classical conditioning behaviour. He is very fearful of being clipped to the point where he has to be sedated. Interestingly, he has become increasingly quieter each year since I have owned him and had him clipped for the last three years. I assumed due to perhaps a more relaxed environment and gentler handlers? Would you recommend anything I could do to help him further relax? He is 26 years old and very easy to do anything else with.


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