hippophobia
Hippophobia is the fear of horses. Individuals with this phobia may experience anxiety, panic, or avoidance when encountering horses.
Fear of horses
Severity
Moderate
Prevalence
Rare
Awareness
6/10
Exposure Risk
7/10
common triggers
Encountering horses in person
Seeing horses in pictures or videos
Horseback riding
coping strategies
Deep breathing exercises
Progressive muscle relaxation
Mindfulness techniques
risk factors
- • Traumatic experience involving horses
- • Genetic predisposition to anxiety disorders
Scientific Classification
Specific phobia
Historical Context
Hippophobia may have roots in past negative experiences with horses or cultural influences.
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