What Does It Mean When A Horse Lips You?

All horse riders and lovers will agree that at times, horses can pull some very funny faces! They will sneeze, curl their lips and nuzzle their favorite humans. But what does it mean when a horse lips you?

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Beginners Guide To How To Read A Horse’s Face

Ears: this is a warning sign to back off. Eyes: means that the muscles around the eyes are relaxed.  Muzzle: to express intimacy; for instance, 

Understanding Horse Facial Expressions And What They Mean

Relaxed Horse: eyes will be soft and relaxed, and the ears . Curious Horse: His ears will be pointed forward, and the eyes will be relaxed but focused.

Understanding Horse Facial Expressions And What They Mean

Nervous Horse: The ears may also do the same or might be laid backward to warn off an impending threat.

What Does It Mean When You See Horse Lips Flapping?

If your horse is flapping his lips it can mean a few different things. Nervous horses may flap their lower lip if they are feeling insecure or uncertain.

So, as we’ve learned, horses have some very complex facial expressions! Horses may flap their lips and nuzzle their owners as a sign of affection, showing that you are a valued member of their herd. This is a continuation of the natural behavior that horses show in the wild when they will nuzzle and groom each other.

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