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Communication – Tactile

Communication – Tactile

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Departement für Pferde, Vetsuisse-Fakultät Universität Zürich

Friendly or playful interaction between horses. Generally only tolerated by mares when in season. 

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Matthias Haab, Departement für Pferde, Vetsuisse-Fakultät Universität Zürich

Horses resting nose to tail, thereby receiving some protection from flies through the tail of their neighbour

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Matthias Haab, Departement für Pferde, Vetsuisse-Fakultät Universität Zürich

Biting with aggressive intent. Behaviour used to drive away unwelcome neighbours or rivals

Body contact: physical contact between horses takes place as a result of social interaction or aggression; there are several typical forms:

  • Nose to nose contact (greeting)
  • Social grooming
  • Comfort (particularly between mare and foal)
  • Insect control (typical nose to tail contact)
  • Play or confrontation between competing males
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