How to Pet a Horse

[orangecrush]

There's more to it than I thought.

[Tadpole Raisin]

1. I had no idea!

But that rough petting made me cringe too when he demonstrated it.

[orangecrush]

2. The horse

Probably was like "what the hell is he doing that for?"

[myccrider]

3. It's been decades since I owned a horse, but...

this fuy spent a lot of time saying a)each animal has their own likes and dislikes and b) pay attention to the animal’s reactions. He might have given some pointers about spots where most horses like being scratched - like chin, poll and whithers. Watch the ears, tail and general body attitude. Bribes help - carrot, apple, watermelon, etc.

Horses are extremely social animals. Most enjoy the attention of humans they are familiar with, some love attention from anyone, some are only comfortable around a few trusted humans, some just don’t want to be handled a lot. Pretty much the same variation as all the rest of us animals.

Here’s a clearer and better set of instructions.
https://ihearthorses.com/the-best-places-to-pet-a-horse-and-areas-to-avoid/

or another video

[orangecrush]

4. Thanks!

Very good points!