Equine Behavior Consultations
Know Your Equine.
Improve your training skillset Learn about feral horse behavior
How Can I help you?
Problem Behaviors
Does your equine do things that worry you? A consult can help get to the "why" of behavior and provide you with the tools to change your equine's behavior.
Husbandry
Does your equine fly backwards when they see a vaccine or a hoof-stand? Learn how to change their feelings about equine care--or I can do this for you!
Email/Phone Support
Have questions? I offer support packages so you can reach out to me anytime with questions.
Support for Veterinarians
If you're a veterinarian or other horse professional, I can work with you directly on cases where you feel behavior modification may be beneficial. Please reach out anytime for a no-obligation chat about what I do!
Improve Training
Want to improve your training skillset regardless of discipline or background? Take advantage of the scientific understanding of how animals learn to jumpstart your personal training.
Education
I am passionate about the behavior of feral horses! Speak to me about educational talks at schools, clinics, Universities, or similar venues.
Scientific Principles
I keep up with the latest research on horse behavior and training so you don't have to! I use scientific guidelines to help diagnose and treat your equine's unwanted behaviors.
Remote Help
If you have good internet or cell service where your equine is housed, I can help you remotely and in real-time.
Positive Methods
I strive for the "Least Invasive, Minimally Aversive" solution. In other words: finding a treatment that creates the least amount of conflict for the equine.
About Me
Samantha Couper
I have had a diverse, lifelong engagement with horses. I’ve served as a veterinary assistant in California, retrained problem horses in Utah, guided tours in Iceland, and interned at both Western and English barns at various locations across the country. But, I always felt something was missing from my experiences–How do we know how a horse feels and how do we make them feel better in difficult situations? For me, a deep understanding of wild horse behavior and knowledge of how all animals learn were the missing puzzle pieces. I follow guidelines set forth by professional organizations and I strive to use the most up-to-date scientific literature to ensure behavioral treatments are ethical and kind. I have a strong background in science with a PhD at the University of Utah in Geology and a postdoctoral appointment at Los Alamos National Laboratory in materials science. I am board chair of the Onaqui Catalogue Foundation, a Utah non-profit dedicated to using citizen science to educate the public about feral horse behavior. I consider observing horses in a feral or free-roaming environment to be an essential component towards ensuring our domestic horses are living their best lives. I am thrilled to be able to bring my personal observations and the latest scientific guiding principles to you and your horse.