Does anyone know how to speak horse language? If so, please tell me how!?

Question

Does anyone know how to speak horse language? If so, please tell me how!?

Answer 1

well when a horse taps its foot means no and 2 stomps yes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Answer 2

all i know is how to say i love you:

gently breathe warm air into their nostil. it soothes them and tells them you love them.

Answer 3

Is it really necessary for you to learn your horse's language before you interact with or train him? The answer is yes, less so for normal interaction, but absolutely mandatory for actual training.

Although horse training has taken great strides with the adoption of natural horsemanship techniques, there are still some who believe training is done through domination rather than mutual understanding. Domination is a harsh term, and even some of those that ascribe to this theory of training may recoil at the notion, confident they are training rather than dominating.

But ask yourself this: is your training regimen one of a give-and-take nature, or are you constantly barking orders at your horse until he obeys?

Domination is a one-way philosophy. No matter how gentle your methods, if you are unconcerned about a horse's feelings or state of mind, focused purely on obtaining the end goal (following your orders), you are dominating him.

In order to create a healthy mutual relationship it is essential that you take the time to learn the horse's language, both individually and as a species. While it is true that your ultimate goal is to "humanize" the horse somewhat and make him learn your language and ways, it will be far easier for you to achieve this goal if you take the time to learn his ways first.

I liken horse training to learning a foreign language without the benefit of a translator. If you only know English, and a Spaniard only knows Spanish, you both will be out of luck if you're stranded together on a desert island. You can speak English all you want, and he can go on and on in his native tongue… but ultimately no matter how passionately you two try, you'll never understand each other through verbal language alone.

With some time and effort it's possible you two would be able to develop some common words based on a combination of verbal and body language, but that would require a concerted effort to do so by both sides. For example, you could point at a tree and slowly pronounce "tree" such that after a few attempts the Spaniard would realize what he knows to be an "arbol" is your version of a tree.

By demonstrating to the Spaniard what you mean when you say "tree" you make it possible for him to learn your language, and in return you can eventually learn his language as he reciprocates. On the other hand if you adamantly refused to meet him halfway, choosing instead to shout "TREE" at the top of your voice over and over without ever patiently showing him what the tree was, the only thing you'll succeed in doing is convincing the Spaniard you might have a s***w loose.

Training a horse is a similar process. Without any prior knowledge of a horse's language, you will be forced to try and communicate by doing the equivalent of pointing at trees. Unfortunately because you two don't even share the same species or anatomy, it's going to be extremely difficult for you to behave in a manner comprehendible to the horse. Many actions or instincts that we take for granted are predatory in nature to a horse, so whereas a foreign human might understand our body motions a horse could easily become put off or frightened instead.

On the other hand, with some time and dedication it's very easy for humans to learn the basics of horse language. You can pretty much take a horse at face value since unlike humans they rarely behave as a wolf in sheep's clothing. Their language is basic and pure; when a horse is happy with you, you'll know it. When a horse is fearful of you, he'll make that known in no uncertain terms too. Horses don't lie.

Even better, when learning the horse's language you don't even need to go it alone since there are many fine horsemen (translators) that have already pieced together the puzzle of horse behavior. By reading articles and books on horse training and/or care, as well as possibly watching some horse training videos from the likes of John Lyons or Larry Trocha, you can begin to unwrap the secrets of horse behavior from the comfort of your own home. In fact I strongly recommend training videos as the verbal cues and behavior of accomplished trainers can be invaluable for your education.

Jumping on a horse's back and riding him until submission is akin to shouting "tree" at the top of your voice without ever taking the time to demonstrate what the tree is. It's unproductive and will make your horse resent you and your time together, whereas if you took the time to first communicate properly first via body language and familiarity the horse would be much more accepting of your request to ride.

When you take the time to learn the horse's language first you will face far less chance of committing significant communication errors that may set your training back. Once you understand exactly how the horse's mind works and how they react to specific approaches or movements, you'll be able to cross the language barrier and look forward to many productive and happy training sessions ahead.

Body Language

(Part One)

Watch Both Ends

A horse communicates with her head and with her hindquarters. These are the speaking ends, and the dangerous ends. Watch both when you are on the ground working around your horse or when you are riding in a group of other horses. Here's a quick look at some of the key signals to be mindful of.

Ears Back

Your horse's ears are her most mobile and expressive feature. As a horseman you will learn to watch them instinctively to see what she is thinking. Most people believe that when a horse puts her ears back she is expressing anger or aggression. This is true only some of the time. Other times it may indicate threat she's listening behind her, that she's afraid, or even that she is a little sleepy. When a horse puts her ears back flat to her neck and shows the white of her eyes, she really means it! You will often see horses in groups use this expression with one another. It is a threat, and the threat may be followed up with a bite or sometimes a kick. Be ready to get out of the way or to correct your horse sharply if she seems about to attack a friend's unsuspecting mount. Just between horses, this expression doesn't mean anything terrible about your horse's nature. If she pulls this face at you, though, watch out. It is an extreme expression, and you should react with caution. Most horses won't use this expression towards humans; I would strongly advise against buying a horse who does. Your horse can vary this threatening expression considerably. You'll see it flashed between horses as they pass each other or as one comes too close to another's pile of hay. You may receive a mild version of it yourself if you tighten the girth too rapidly. You'll learn to see the difference between a mildly threatening look and a serious threat. You won't jump out of your skin every time your horse pins back her ears. You will notice the signs of bad temper, though, and increase your watchfulness.

(left) An angry horse will frequently put her ears back and show the whites of her eyes. If you see this type of expression, be careful!

(right) An attentive horse will often tip one or both ears back to listen for your commands.

Not Always A Threat

When your horse's ears go back, it doesn't always mean she's angry or threatening. When you are riding or working around her, your horse will tip one or both ears back. This shows that she's paying attention to you. She's listening for your voice or footsteps. This is a good attitude, which increases your coordination together and your safety. If your horse is bored or half-asleep, her ears will tip back and out to the side at a gentle angle. You'll want to watch for the ears on a sleepy or bored horse to move before you approach, indicating that she's aware of your presence. In order to be fair to your horse and to understand what she's feeling, you must learn to recognize the differences among all these ways of putting back the ears. You don't want to scold her for aggression when she's only feeling bored, but you do want to be sure to keep her alert. By the same token, you don't want her to take you by surprise when she suddenly attacks a passing pony. With observation you'll be able to tell the difference easily, just as you can when a human is smiling or sneering.

Ears tipped back and out are a sign of boredom.

Ears Forward

People usually interpret ears pointed forward as an expression of friendliness and good cheer, a safe expression. Often this is true, but there are situations in which your horse's pricked ears are a definite danger signal. Your horse's ears will always point to where her interest lies; that grain pail in your hand, the horse across the road, the flying piece of newspaper, or the neighbor's yapping dachshund. when you are out riding on an interesting new trail, your horse will usually cruise along with her ears forward. She's taking in the sights and paying more attention to the scenery than to you. This is no problem if the footing is good and if you aren't demanding a precision performance from her. If the footing is questionable, though, you'll want to regain a little of her attention. Stop and start once or twice, unexpectedly, and wake her up a little. Make sure you decide which side of a rock or tree you pass on. She should be aware that you are up there, in control of things. If your horse is straining her ears forward at a strange horse, she's probably intending to sniff noses with that horse. Loud squeals, kicks, or nips may follow - unsafe for horses and riders both. be aware of who your horse is pointing her ears at when you're riding in a group, and be prepared to prevent a s

Answer 4

I'll look for some body language sites....

http://www.eddabney.com/articles/readyou...

http://www.petlvr.com/blog/2007/12/readi...

http://www.ehow.com/how_2120194_read-hor...

http://marylandpet.com/pet-scoops-animal...

http://www.animaroo.com/breederbusiness/...

I didn't read these and if they didn't help I'm sorry,there are more if you google "horse body language" or something similar...

Answer 5

Neighhhh

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