HORSE BEHAVIOR.

Horse are beautiful creatures, very lovable and adorable.The best way to get the very best out of horses is to provide adequate care,housing,medication, grooming and proper nutrition.The vast knowledge of equine management can not profit any handler or horse owner if the behavior of these horses are unknown. All animals have behavioral expressions of pain,excitement or aggression and passion.The horse responds to these emotions by kicking, kicking and more kicking.The horse also bites and chews but basically the weapon of defense is kicking. Why your horses kick and signs to indicate that a horse is about to kick. 1) horses kick when they are afraid or anxious.They kick when they want to resist a health protocol or normal stable routines..Horses that want to exert a dominating effect on other horses usually kick to get their way. 2) aggressive horses are natural kickers, they kick at will with the slightest provocation..3) kicking is their weapon of defense. HOW DO YOU RECOGNIZE A HORSE IS ABOUT TO KICK; A kick from a horse is very fatal resulting massive fractures, paralysis and sometimes death depending on area of kick.When approaching a horse watch the mood as an unhappy horse will definitely kick. SIGNS TO INDICATE A HORSE IS ABOUT TO KICK;1) ear pinning; when the horse ears lay flat,the horse is about to exhibit an aggressive behavior such as biting,chewing and most definitely kicking. 2)Tail switching; when a horse repeatedly switch tail back and forth indicate a horse is about to kick.The switching is usually accompanied by lifting or a cocked hindleg. 3)Red ribbon; if you go for horse shows or horse games or you are in in horse stables and you observe a red ribbon on the horse or braided to the tail;stay away,the horse is a kicker. Horses react easily to changes in temperament,hence approach a horse with loving words and friendly gesture.The horse must see you approaching, never ever approach from the rear; this will make the horse jumpy and he will kick. Happy riding# enjoy your horse.