Horse sense: Happiest equines love to snort, says study

[Judi Lynn]

By Matt McGrath
Environment correspondent
4 hours ago



Scientists haven't given too much attention to the significance of horse snorting before now.

The expulsion of air through the equine nose has normally been connected with "clearing phlegm, flies or other irritants".

But now researchers in France say that these blow-outs are a key indicator of what's going in the equine mind.

They found horses living in relaxed environments produced far more snorts than those in stressful conditions.

More:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-44796915

[cilla4progress]

1. Absolutely!

Natural horsemanship practitioners, of which I am one, completely subscribe to this theory! Blowing out is a sign of relaxation, and allows for communication and taking the connection to the next level!!

[hlthe2b]

2. Those who know and love horses already knew this... without doubt