Your horse’s face holds a whole host of clues about how he or she may be feeling at that time, and it is these subtle signals that are some of the most important for us to pay attention to.
It is essential to get to know your horse well so that you know exactly what his face looks like when he is relaxed, and so that you are able to notice early if something is different to normal. Each horse is an individual and will display tension, anxiety, stress and relaxation in a slightly different way so learning your own horse’s subtle signals is essential.