Whats these horses body language?

Question

http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m122/mizbreeding/l_a520de5e596be57673e46aa9d2093cad.jpg

Answer 1

there ears are up which means they r paying attention, so they would be happy, if they pin there ears then they are mad. you should probably know the people though becuase you dont know if the horses bite or anything and i wouldnt want some one on my land without me knowing but that wasnt your question so i already answered your question they are content and happy right at the moment the pix were taken

Answer 2

In your photos, the horses appeared to be happy and content.  It doesn't look as if you actually got very close, not enough to harm or cause harm, but you never know about someone else's animals, so if you want to visit again, even just to take photos from across the fence, it would be better to speak to the owners first.  The horses do seem rather docile though.

Answer 3

those horses look SO cute and happy together.

they look chilled out and relaxed to me it all matters if u get close to them and if they put there ears backwards dont put your hand out if ur over a fence or anything, yeh i wouldnt get in the paddock with thehonestly but honeslty u could like give them a carrot or anything would be fine, i wouldnt get mad, i would be happy that people are interested and care about and love horses they would give them a treat to make them happy.

Answer 4

from the pictures i can see that the horses are relaxed in their environment, seem to be enjoying the summer sunshine and arent stressed or upset by each others company

the 'white horse' isnt white - its piebald. hard to tell what breed it is, possibly IDx but would need to to sideways pictures to have a better idea

Answer 5

The first horse doesn't seem to notice you.

The second pair are curious, but not afraid of you.

The third two are more interested in eating than in you.

Same with the fourth pair.

I'd say they are all very comfortable around people and they didn't perceive you as a threat.

You must have a good approach with animals.

Answer 6

they look relaxed and unconcerned with your approach.remember when you approach a unknown horse you always talk to it and come from the side and front so they can get a good look at you,ears forward means that they are paying attention to you but if they pin their ears back stop your approach and take a few steps back then stop to see the return answer from the horse,most horses that are skittish will turn away from you so don't follow them,they will have a safe distance that they will keep.never run up to a horse or squeal or scream when approaching a horse.always give an offering to a horse (not food just a smell of your hand) your body and posture when approaching a horse tells that horse all they need to know about you.don't go into other pastures that aren't yours,and never enter a corral or round pen with unknown livestock in them and never run away from livestock in a straight line.simple rules will keep you safe.

Answer 7

Stay away from other people's horses.  If I found a person trespassing in my horses pasture messing around with them or trying to feed them something, I'd be really mad and would call the police.  Horses are very tempermental animals, they could trample you or get scared of you and hurt themselves trying to get away.  Some horses are on special diets, so I hope you're not trying to feed them anything.  If you like horses, then go to a ranch and take lessons.  

Answer 8

They were completely comfortable and relaxed.  Are used to people and didn't see you as a threat and were more interested in eating.

Signs to look for are: ears pinned back, wide eyes (you'll see the whites of their eyes) snorting (not sneezing), stomping (not fly shooing), teeth bared, shrill high-pitched shrieks.

If they act spooked, like they're going to take off, just back away from them (don't run).

Also refrain from feeding them unless you have the permission of the owner and they've told you what and how much you can feed them.

Answer 9

Hmm, you posted the pics in some kind of restricted/private area on myspace, and the system won't let me see the pics... Try putting them somewhere like a photobucket account (and leave it public) and then adding that address as the details...

It would make it much easier if they were put somewhere that doesn't require an account/password to view :)

Hope I'm able to see the pics and assist you soon :)

Answer 10

1. Your myspace is private. We can't see the pictures.

2. Yes it probably was reckless of you to approach an unknown horse (though I can't see just how close you got). People are drawn to horses because of their beauty but don't realize how quickly a swift kick (even from one of the front hooves) can kill a human.

If you don't have experience with horses please for your own safety NEVER EVER approach an unknown horse. You need to know that you're a stranger to the horse as well. You need a firm grasp on the body language of a horse (precisely your question) before even thinking about approaching a horse in a situation like that.  

Answer 11

They don't seem bothered by you at all. They seem content with you being nearby.

They're pretty horses, and the only thing you could have done wrong was either feed them, which you have said you obviously wouldn't do, or to go right up to them or climb into the paddock, which you didn't do either. So good on you!

All you did was take photos of some horses. I don't think owners are ever too bothered by that unless you are harassing the horses or trespassing.

You did nothing wrong. Their body language is calm and relaxed.