A relaxed horse will have ears that are slightly droopy, neither pointed forward or backward. The ears may swivel around gently to pick up sounds from different directions...
Learning to read the eyes of a horse is a difficult skill. Look carefully at your horse’s eyes in different situations to help you understand this facial expression...
If your horse has a relaxed muzzle, with loose lips, he is feeling calm and happy. He may use his lips to nuzzle you, or even groom you in the same way he does his best equine buddy...
So, as we have learned, it can be difficult to tell if your horse likes you or if it is just looking for food! Horses have some very complex facial expressions, and it takes time to learn what they all mean...