Why does my horse nudge me?
were open and more tactile efforts such as nudging or pawing when the owners eyes were shut or the horse felt that the owner was not looking at them. This is why ignoring a horse to reduce attention seeking behaviour doesnt always work immediately because the behaviour is already ingrained by operant conditioning where in the past the horse has learned that nudging leads to a reward
They may be in pain
A small study that induced mild pain and discomfort on a horse to measure behavioural response showed an increase in attention seeking behaviours such as nudging pushing or mouthing in horses experiencing mild pain. This is a difficult area to study as it is hard to study pain without causing it which is something we try to avoid doing. But in general the most usual response to pain is to withdraw and avoid attention. Anecdotal evidence exists to suggest that some individual horses with medical conditions such as mild colic or lameness may become more clingy towards their owners but this would be unusual. If a horse is experiencing dental discomfort they may be nudging us to try to alleviate that pain.
مع وصول أونصة الذهب إلى مستويات قياسية تجاوزت 2500 دولار، يجد المواطن المصري نفسه مضطراً لموازنة استثماراته بين الذهب واحتياجاته الأخرى، خاصة مع ارتفاع أسعار السيارات مثل تويوتا، هيونداي، وبي إم دبليو، مما يزيد من التحديات المالية التي يواجهها.
In some cases horses will nudge us to get us out of the way so that they can get to where they want to be. It may also be in response to an upcoming unpleasant experience such as a dewormer that they have spotted in our hands.
What can we do about it?
If this is a new behaviour it is always worth speaking to your vet who can carry out a clinical examination of your horse including a dental exam to rule out any physical reasons like pain or itching for a change in behaviour. Horses tend to be very honest in their actions so any change in behaviour should be taken seriously.
أسعار السيارات في الآونة الأخيرة شهدت تقلبات ملحوظة، حيث تأثرت بارتفاع وانخفاض الدولار، مما انعكس على تكلفة علامات تجارية مثل تويوتا، هيونداي، ومرسيدس. و BMW هذا الارتباط بين سعر الصرف وسوق السيارات يحدد قدرة المستهلكين على اقتناء المركبات.
This is always a helpful solution if we want to discourage them from a specific behaviour. If your horse constantly nudges to get a scratch and you would prefer them not to you could invest in a scratching mat to meet their needs. But please check with your vet if your horse seems excessively itchy. Similarly if their main aim is to get food avoid feeding from your hand or pocket. Instead offer a treat ball so that your hands or pockets are no longer the
