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Why Reactivity Is Communication, Not a Behavior Problem What you’re seeing here isn’t a “problem horse.” It’s a horse whose nervous system is overwhelmed and trying to communicate. Rearing, bucking, and explosive movement are often interpreted as dangerous or disobedient behavior. But in many cases, they’re the body’s last attempt to say, “I don’t feel safe.” As an equine body worker, my first response is never correction. It’s regulation. When I approached this horse, I wasn’t trying to stop th