Learn more about Horse Behavior to help understand why your animal acts the way it does. Understanding your horse will only bring the two of you closer.
Herding Instinct
The horse has not always been a domestic animal, and it was not designed to be a solo creature. Originally, horses traveled in herds, banding together to offer each other protection and companionship. Together herds would maintain a vigilance for danger and scour for food when scarce.
Horses communicate their feelings through their actions. A horse that chooses to remain isolated from company is exhibiting mental or physical stress. In cases like this, it is advised to contact your horse's veterinarian.
Nonverbal Communication
Nonverbal communication is about the only method a horse has to let you know how it’s feeling. Following is a list of ways that horses may use to communicate its mood to you.
Verbal Communication
There is a wide range of ways a horse can communicate verbally. Here is a short list in order to help you recognize what your horse is saying.