Equine Behavioural History Form

Dr Hannah Donovan BSc (Hons) BVM&S MVetSci MSc MRCVS CCAB
RCVS Advanced Practitioner in Companion Animal Behaviour

Equine Behavioural Form

Client Details
Client Name*
First Last
Address*
Street Address Address Line 2 City County Post Code
Email*
Phone*
Patient Details
Horse Name*
Breed*
Age (D.O.B)*
Gender*
Is the animal neutered?*
- Entire
- Neutered
Height (Hands or cm)*
Do you have any other horses? If so, please list them
Gender Age Breed
How many people care for your horse? Please list
Name Age Gender Relationship with horse
With which insurance company is your horse insured? Leave blank if your horse is not insured.
What has been your reason for owning/purchase of this horse?
How long have you owned your horse?*
Does your horse have any known previous history of behavioural issues?*
Is there any relevant previous veterinary/injury history?*
What is your horse’s lifestyle like? For example, stabled, kept out, how many in a field?*
What is your daily feeding regime? What do you feed? Does this change depending on the season?*
If you ride, what tack do you use? Please include anything you may apply for certain disciplines
Which vet practice is your horse registered with?*
When was the most recent equine dentist visit?*
When was the most recent back and saddle check?*
Is your horse shod? How frequently? How is your horse with your farrier?*
What type of headcollar do you use?*
In your own words, please describe the main problem(s) in your horse’s behaviour*
When was the first incident? Please describe it in detail*
Please describe two more occasions and what you think may have been happening at the time*
What do you think the triggers are for these behavioural issues? Why do you think your horse displays this behaviour?*
Have there been previous attempts to rectify the situation? If so, what methods have been used?
Does your horse display any other unwanted behaviours?*
What outcome would you ideally achieve from a referral behavioural consultation?*
Realistically, how many hours do you feel you spend directly with your horse per week, for example, during play, training, exercising, relaxing together, quality time together?*
Has euthanasia been considered for your horse?*
Do you give permission for Donovan Veterinary Behaviour Practice to use suitable photos and videos of your animal in our printed and online publicity, and possibly to be used as examples in case studies for educational purposes?
- Permission given
Do you agree to the Terms and Conditions?*
- I have read and agree to the Terms and Conditions
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The Behavioural Consultation will be conducted in your home (unless otherwise agreed) and you will then receive a full behavioural report including a Behavioural Modification Programme and follow-up support. Subsequent visits can also be arranged if necessary.

Email: info@donovanvetbehaviour.com

Please note that all consultations are on the basis that a veterinary referral is obtained, access to veterinary records are given and a copy of the vet report will be sent to your vet upon completion. This form should be completed by the owner or someone with full permission to provide information and authorities.

Consultation

The behavioural consultation will usually take place in the animal’s own environment, whether that is a house, a stable or a field. This may vary depending on the behaviour issue and, if the behaviour will be significantly different with us present, then this is sometimes best done via a live video link instead. Generally, the consultation duration is 1.5-3 hours, depending on the issue, where the underlying motivation for the behaviour is evaluated. A behaviour modification programme is devised and a full report is sent to the owners, with a summarised report sent to the referring vets. Three months phone or email aftercare is included, and if necessary, this can be extended.

Success

The success of a behaviour modification programme, or treatment plan, is down to the hard-work of the owners. To successfully treat a behavioural issue it may take a significant amount of time, hard work and commitment from every member in the family, as well as those of us working to help improve the animal’s quality of life. There is usually no quick-fix for a long-term behavioural change, therefore owners must be aware of the effort required before undergoing referral. If adjunct therapy is recommended, for example, psychopharmacy, then this is adjunct to the behaviour modification programme, there is not usually one quick cure that will work in behavioural science and medicine.

Insurance

If your pet is insured, check with your company as they may cover behaviour referrals.

Many insurance companies do provide cover for behavioural problems as part of their policies.

If you are unsure if your policy does cover it is worthwhile calling your insurance company to check. If you are considering being referred to Donovan Veterinary Behaviour Practice it is important to tell your insurance company that you are having an appointment with a veterinary surgeon, who is a provisional member of the APBC, working in behavioural medicine as this may affect the level of cover that is available for your pet.

Each insurance company provides a different level of cover, therefore it is advisable that you check your policy documents which should contain all the necessary information regarding your excess level and cover available.

Although we cannot claim directly from the insurance company, we can complete the necessary paperwork to enable you to claim the money back on your insurance. If further veterinary work-up or tests are required, these will be continued and charged as normal with your own referring veterinary practice.