Reading the Subtle Clues of Horse Language

It is with obvious Hollywood trickery that the famous “Mr. Ed” the horse did not actually talk on the classic TV show of the same name. However, this does not mean that horses cannot communicate with humans. We just have to “listen” carefully. Here are some regulary horse expressions.
Instead of reading lips, try reading the ears of a horse. The ears of a horse can express a lot of what the equine is trying to say. When the horse’s ears are pinned back and he is showing you the whites of his eyes, watch out, he means business! There are milder versions of this expressions as his ears might be pulled back just because he’s annoyed or maybe he’s even listening to noises behind him. However, when the eyes are bugged out with ears pinned back flat, beware.
The ears of a horse can show signs of aggression as mentioned above or signs of boredom. When the ears of a horse are turned back and jutting out gently, it is usually a sign of ennui. Make sure that the horse is aware of your presence before your approach […]

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