Both of these points will help calm the frightened or anxious horse. It gathers energy upwards in the body, helping the horse to stay alert and bright. Because this point revives thinking, it is a good one to use when the horse is tired or depressed. One of the functions of Governing Vessel energy in the body is to contain or keep organs in their proper place. This serious condition is seen very rarely in horses although is a problem in cattle.
Horses do ocasionally develop a mildly prolapsed anus following bouts of heavy diarrhea.
GV 20 would be helpful in righting these cases. Acupressure on GV 20 is also good for any heat symptom such as the horse with a fever, heat stroke or convulsions.