When we were on Black Road, a horse (I presume a stallion) seemed to be protecting his harem. He came toward us in a somewhat ticked off manner but had to stop at a creek and did not cross it. He then proceeded to communicate something to us that would make me think he would kick our rear if we came in his pasture. Everything you ever wanted to know about horse communications is next.
How Do Horses Communicate?
Horses make a variety of sounds, including neighing, whinnying, nickering, squealing, and grunting. These sounds can express a range of emotions. A short whinny is usually a warning call, and a long whinny is an expression of contentment.
Horses also use their bodies to communicate their emotions and moods. This is called body language. For example, before a fight, a horse may stamp the ground with a front foot or rear up on its hind legs.
Other forms of body language include the head and tail. When a horse has its ears pinned back and it reaches its head toward you, it’s sending the message, “Stay back or I may bite you.” When it has its ears forward and its head held high, it may be wondering, “What is this object in front of me?” When a horse swishes its tail, it may be communicating that it is irritated or feeling ill. In the stable, pawing the ground with front feet may be the horse’s way of sending the message that “I want to go out.”
After we finished the ride, we made a trip to Ricks in Cleveland for lunch only to discover that it is no longer open on Saturday. So, as might be expected, we ended up at the our old reliable, Creekside Deli, where a nice lunch was had by all.
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