Why does my horse clack her teeth and fidget when I groom her?
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Is she trying to mutual groom with you? that can set the top lip off wriggling about and then they reach for you to groom with like they would another horse, and the wriggling about may be because she is trying to aim you to a particularly itchy spot perhaps?
Sounds to me like she enjoys it and wants to return the favour by grooming back, but being that you’re human, doesn’t do this.
I’m always careful when a horse does this around me, but generally I’ll put my hand out and let them muzzle against that, keeping an eye out for the inevitable attempt at taking a chunk out of you (never done maliciously, just as part of their mutual grooming intentions!)
I’m always careful when a horse does this around me, but generally I’ll put my hand out and let them muzzle against that, keeping an eye out for the inevitable attempt at taking a chunk out of you (never done maliciously, just as part of their mutual grooming intentions!)
Watch the video at 2.07 is this what your mare does? If so she is just enjoying you grooming her.
Yes, Yes, Yes! ! This is exactly what she is doing, But she is way more animated. I don't want to stop her enjoyment but oh my gosh how do I get her to stand. Thank you.
If she's that itchy I would up the grooming, check that she isn't overly warm if you are rugging her as that can make them itchy and if it's really intense maybe check for lice as those little critters can make them crazy itchy
Thank you so much, I've been grooming less because I was afraid I was hurting her.If she's that itchy I would up the grooming, check that she isn't overly warm if you are rugging her as that can make them itchy and if it's really intense maybe check for lice as those little critters can make them crazy itchy
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