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Post by holi on Dec 28, 2011 19:47:31 GMT 1
Why do horse show aggression to other horses when riding out with them - you know ears back, trying to bite or kick when they come alongside. I am perplexed
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Post by shan on Dec 29, 2011 21:02:46 GMT 1
Dominance? Vying for status?? My mare will do it at times - she'll happily plod behind anyone, but if she decides to catch up with them and walk anywhere past hip level she'd have a go if I let her!
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Post by tikkatonks on Dec 30, 2011 11:21:29 GMT 1
My horse likes to tell other horses off when they step slightly in front of him, alongside is fine, but try to take the lead and he is very cross, ears flat back and pretending to bite. He only does it on the way home though, I think its because secretly he is a bit scared on the way out and really wouldn't mind someone else leading ;D
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Post by jill on Dec 31, 2011 8:47:40 GMT 1
Think of it in a herd situation - the leader insists on LEADING, and disciplines those who try to take the lead. It isn't a secure confident leader though, rather one who has to constantly reinforce his position. Is he boss in the field - and more importantly does he see you as HIS leader?
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Post by Yann on Dec 31, 2011 8:57:34 GMT 1
I think it's herd politics continuing outside the field, I don't think horses always make any distinction just because they have a rider on board.
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