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New Colt Behavior in an Unfamiliar Herd:
Mouthing |
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We were concerned about introducing the colt to the herd--lest they work him over as a strange interloper. But as we brought him out to the other horses he went from horse to horse doing this funny mouthing thing (head bowed--imagine a dog eating peanut-butter) with each horse. It appears that this "mouthing" signal may be his subservient introduction to the other horses ... in this case Buddy.
The other horses sniffed him and then went about their business, apparently satisfied with his respectful and subordinate behavior. |
January 3, 2007
Collin Kenner |
