"Horses communicate their feelings and intentions, and you can tell what a horse is thinking by watching his body language. Ears forward means alert interest; ears flat back signals a threat that could be followed by a bite or a kick; ears to the side means boredom or sleepiness. Tenseness of relaxation of the body can also be a clue to the horse's mood. Tail swishing means irritation and sometimes anger -- a prelude to a kick."
~ Heather Smith Thomas, horsewoman, Storey Publishing, 2003.
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