Animal humour smiling Horse facial Expressions, quizzical animal funny faces at Middleham Open Stables Day, Good Friday 2012 at Leyburn, North Yorkshire Dales, UK
The first thing you're likely to notice about a horse's expression is the position or movement of its ears. Regardless of their shape or size, they are almost always in motion and work independently, functioning much like equine radar. Ears positioned forward generally indicate that the horse is relaxed, but if sharply pricked forward, take note! Your horse is alert and tuning into something that's either interesting or frightening. As most horse owners know, there's a difference between ears that are positioned towards the rear and those that are sharply pinned backwards. In the former case, the horse is likely either relaxed or listening to something behind him. In the latter case, it's a sign of aggression that could be followed by a lunge, bite or kick.
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Location: Leyburn, North Yorkshire Dales, UK
Photo credit: © MediaWorldImages / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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