WEEK 2

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MODULE 2: EQUINE PHYSIOLOGY>PG 7

   

THE EARS

Below are some basic ear positions horses have and also use to communicate with. 

You can make yourself familiar with these so you can be aware around horses.

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HAPPY

When a horse is happy their ears are often softly forward.

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SCARED / SHYING

When a horse is scared their ears will normally point towards the thing they are scared of.

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RELAXED

When a horse is relaxed the ears are generally forward but not held strongly in position.

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UNHAPPY

Ears back

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ANGRY / AGGRESSIVE

Ears hard back

 

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