{"id":92912,"date":"2022-04-22T12:16:31","date_gmt":"2022-04-22T12:16:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/where-do-horses-like-to-be-petted\/"},"modified":"2022-04-22T12:16:31","modified_gmt":"2022-04-22T12:16:31","slug":"where-do-horses-like-to-be-petted","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/where-do-horses-like-to-be-petted\/","title":{"rendered":"Where do horses like to be petted?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/where-do-horses-like-to-be-petted\/#Where_do_horses_like_to_be_petted\" title=\"Where do horses like to be petted?\">Where do horses like to be petted?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/where-do-horses-like-to-be-petted\/#How_do_you_pet_a_horse_properly\" title=\"How do you pet a horse properly?\">How do you pet a horse properly?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/where-do-horses-like-to-be-petted\/#How_do_you_get_horses_to_like_you\" title=\"How do you get horses to like you?\">How do you get horses to like you?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/where-do-horses-like-to-be-petted\/#Where_should_you_pet_a_horse\" title=\"Where should you pet a horse?\">Where should you pet a horse?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/where-do-horses-like-to-be-petted\/#Do_horses_like_to_be_pet_on_the_nose\" title=\"Do horses like to be pet on the nose?\">Do horses like to be pet on the nose?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/where-do-horses-like-to-be-petted\/#Where_should_you_not_pet_a_horse\" title=\"Where should you not pet a horse?\">Where should you not pet a horse?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/where-do-horses-like-to-be-petted\/#Do_horses_like_to_be_cuddled\" title=\"Do horses like to be cuddled?\">Do horses like to be cuddled?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/where-do-horses-like-to-be-petted\/#Where_do_horses_not_like_being_petted\" title=\"Where do horses not like being petted?\">Where do horses not like being petted?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/where-do-horses-like-to-be-petted\/#Where_can_you_touch_a_horse\" title=\"Where can you touch a horse?\">Where can you touch a horse?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/where-do-horses-like-to-be-petted\/#How_do_you_know_if_a_horse_likes_you\" title=\"How do you know if a horse likes you?\">How do you know if a horse likes you?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/where-do-horses-like-to-be-petted\/#Where_can_I_pet_a_horse\" title=\"Where can I pet a horse?\">Where can I pet a horse?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/where-do-horses-like-to-be-petted\/#How_do_you_pet_a_horse\" title=\"How do you pet a horse?\">How do you pet a horse?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/where-do-horses-like-to-be-petted\/#Do_horses_like_their_noses_rubbed\" title=\"Do horses like their noses rubbed?\">Do horses like their noses rubbed?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/where-do-horses-like-to-be-petted\/#Can_you_pet_a_horse_on_the_nose\" title=\"Can you pet a horse on the nose?\">Can you pet a horse on the nose?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/where-do-horses-like-to-be-petted\/#Do_horses_like_their_face_pet\" title=\"Do horses like their face pet?\">Do horses like their face pet?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/where-do-horses-like-to-be-petted\/#Can_you_pet_a_horses_face\" title=\"Can you pet a horses face?\">Can you pet a horses face?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/where-do-horses-like-to-be-petted\/#Where_do_horses_not_like_to_be_touched\" title=\"Where do horses not like to be touched?\">Where do horses not like to be touched?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/where-do-horses-like-to-be-petted\/#Where_do_horses_like_to_be_petted_or_scratched\" title=\"Where do horses like to be petted or scratched?\">Where do horses like to be petted or scratched?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/where-do-horses-like-to-be-petted\/#Do_horses_like_to_be_rubbed\" title=\"Do horses like to be rubbed?\">Do horses like to be rubbed?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/where-do-horses-like-to-be-petted\/#Do_horses_like_affection_from_humans\" title=\"Do horses like affection from humans?\">Do horses like affection from humans?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/where-do-horses-like-to-be-petted\/#Do_horses_get_attached_to_their_owners\" title=\"Do horses get attached to their owners?\">Do horses get attached to their owners?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/where-do-horses-like-to-be-petted\/#Can_you_cuddle_with_a_horse\" title=\"Can you cuddle with a horse?\">Can you cuddle with a horse?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/where-do-horses-like-to-be-petted\/#Do_horses_like_being_touched\" title=\"Do horses like being touched?\">Do horses like being touched?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/where-do-horses-like-to-be-petted\/#Do_horses_like_to_get_petted\" title=\"Do horses like to get petted?\">Do horses like to get petted?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/where-do-horses-like-to-be-petted\/#Where_do_horses_like_to_be_touched\" title=\"Where do horses like to be touched?\">Where do horses like to be touched?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_do_horses_like_to_be_petted\"><\/span>Where do horses like to be petted?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>4- Many horses like to be rubbed <b>on the neck, shoulder, hip, or on the chest. Some horses enjoy having their heads and ears rubbed. Horses often groom each other on the whither, so this would be a good place to try too. 6- If your horse does not want to be pet or moves away, do not be upset.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_pet_a_horse_properly\"><\/span>How do you pet a horse properly?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Make Your Horse Love You By Spending Time With Them<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Take a Walk and Explore New Areas With Your Horse.  <\/li>\n<li>Stand With Your Horse As They Graze.  <\/li>\n<li>Groom Your Horse.  <\/li>\n<li>Take Relaxing Pleasure Rides.  <\/li>\n<li>Don&#8217;t Train Your Horse When You&#8217;re Emotionally Compromised.  <\/li>\n<li>Stay Calm When Training Or Riding Your Horse.<\/li>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_get_horses_to_like_you\"><\/span>How do you get horses to like you?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Some horses love a good ear scratch as well and some like to be rubbed on their forehead. Whenever you pet a horse&#8217;s face, be sure to be gentle since it is more sensitive than most other parts of their body.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_should_you_pet_a_horse\"><\/span>Where should you pet a horse?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>The neck, withers and shoulders are the best places to pet a horse. Horses enjoy being stroked and scratched in these areas. Horses also liked to be petted on the chest and back, just be sure to start from the front and walk to the back, so the horse knows you are there.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_horses_like_to_be_pet_on_the_nose\"><\/span>Do horses like to be pet on the nose?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Nose: <b>Ideal experience: Your horse lets you touch, hold, rub, all around the chin, lips, and nostrils, any time, any day, anywhere. If you can&#8217;t, you might not think it&#8217;s a big deal, and you&#8217;re right, it&#8217;s not a big deal, it&#8217;s a MAMMOTH sized deal! It means the trust you share with your horse only goes so far.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_should_you_not_pet_a_horse\"><\/span>Where should you not pet a horse?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>As tempting as it is, don&#8217;t pet <b>the horse&#8217;s head. Continue to face his shoulder from the side, petting the neck. Most horses enjoy a scratch on the neck just behind the ear or on the withers at the highest point of the shoulder. Discontinue petting if the horse backs away or shows disinterest.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_horses_like_to_be_cuddled\"><\/span>Do horses like to be cuddled?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Sharing body contact is one of the main ways horses share affection. Since horses don&#8217;t have hands to hold or arms to give hugs, gentle leans and even neck hugs express their love.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_do_horses_not_like_being_petted\"><\/span>Where do horses not like being petted?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>4- Many horses like to be rubbed <b>on the neck, shoulder, hip, or on the chest. Some horses enjoy having their heads and ears rubbed. Horses often groom each other on the whither, so this would be a good place to try too. 6- If your horse does not want to be pet or moves away, do not be upset.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_can_you_touch_a_horse\"><\/span>Where can you touch a horse?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Most horses do not like to be pet on their <b>underbelly, legs or near their tail. Depending on the horse, they may not like to be petted on their face. If you are petting a horse you are not familiar with, be sure to ask their owner first.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_know_if_a_horse_likes_you\"><\/span>How do you know if a horse likes you?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>The nose, lips, mouth, and possibly the ears are the most sensitive areas to touch. Although hooves do not respond to touching, various parts of the hoof are able to feel touch. Understanding the degree to which horses are sensitive to touch can be valuable to the trainer.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_can_I_pet_a_horse\"><\/span>Where can I pet a horse?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>The neck, withers and shoulders are the best places to pet a horse. Horses enjoy being stroked and scratched in these areas. Horses also liked to be petted on the chest and back, just be sure to start from the front and walk to the back, so the horse knows you are there.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_pet_a_horse\"><\/span>How do you pet a horse?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>As tempting as it is, don&#8217;t pet <b>the horse&#8217;s head. Continue to face his shoulder from the side, petting the neck. Most horses enjoy a scratch on the neck just behind the ear or on the withers at the highest point of the shoulder. Discontinue petting if the horse backs away or shows disinterest.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_horses_like_their_noses_rubbed\"><\/span>Do horses like their noses rubbed?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Horses prefer to be rubbed and stroked over being tickled or slapped, and <b>they often don&#8217;t want rubbing on sensitive areas like the flank, girth, belly, nose, ears, and legs. Several studies observed horses acting calmer during rubbing or stroking compared to patting.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_pet_a_horse_on_the_nose\"><\/span>Can you pet a horse on the nose?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If he does like it, he may lower his head, move towards you, or tilt his head to the side and look at you. 2- Generally speaking, approaching a horse from the side, and <b>petting or rubbing the horse on the side of its body rather than the front or nose is best<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_horses_like_their_face_pet\"><\/span>Do horses like their face pet?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Most horses do not like to be petted near their eyes. Some horses love a good ear scratch as well and some like to be rubbed on their forehead. <b>Whenever you pet a horse&#8217;s face, be sure to be gentle since it is more sensitive than most other parts of their body.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_pet_a_horses_face\"><\/span>Can you pet a horses face?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>As tempting as it is, <b>don&#8217;t pet the horse&#8217;s head. Continue to face his shoulder from the side, petting the neck. Most horses enjoy a scratch on the neck just behind the ear or on the withers at the highest point of the shoulder.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_do_horses_not_like_to_be_touched\"><\/span>Where do horses not like to be touched?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>How Do Horses Like to be Touched? Horses prefer to be rubbed and stroked over being tickled or slapped, and they often don&#8217;t want rubbing on sensitive areas like the <b>flank, girth, belly, nose, ears, and legs.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_do_horses_like_to_be_petted_or_scratched\"><\/span>Where do horses like to be petted or scratched?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>4- Many horses like to be rubbed <b>on the neck, shoulder, hip, or on the chest. Some horses enjoy having their heads and ears rubbed. Horses often groom each other on the whither, so this would be a good place to try too. 6- If your horse does not want to be pet or moves away, do not be upset.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_horses_like_to_be_rubbed\"><\/span>Do horses like to be rubbed?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>The nose, lips, mouth, and possibly the ears are the most sensitive areas to touch. Although hooves do not respond to touching, various parts of the hoof are able to feel touch. Understanding the degree to which horses are sensitive to touch can be valuable to the trainer.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_horses_like_affection_from_humans\"><\/span>Do horses like affection from humans?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Horses may not love each other in the same capacity of a human loving another human. Subsequently, the love you feel for your horse may not be exactly reciprocated. But a horse can certainly feel  and give  affection. Like any relationship, don&#8217;t rush things.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_horses_get_attached_to_their_owners\"><\/span>Do horses get attached to their owners?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Horses DON&#8217;T form attachment bonds with their owners despite what equine enthusiasts might think &#8211; but they do regard humans as &#8216;safe havens&#8217; Horses think of humans as &#8216;safe havens&#8217; but don&#8217;t form attachment bonds with their owners &#8211; despite what equine enthusiasts might think, a new study reveals.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_cuddle_with_a_horse\"><\/span>Can you cuddle with a horse?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Many horses like a deep pressureif yours doesn&#8217;t, he&#8217;ll let you know by moving away. <b>Sometimes I give my horse a hug at the withers. Occasionally, you&#8217;ll have a horse that wraps back and hugs you as you stand at his shoulder. That could be another affectionate equine behavior, but it is less studied.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_horses_like_being_touched\"><\/span>Do horses like being touched?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>3- Generally speaking, <b>horses prefer to be rubbed or stroked strongly and in a rhythmical fashion versus being scratched or tickled. Imagine how two horses would groom each other in the wild. They are strong and would rub or pull on each other strongly.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_horses_like_to_get_petted\"><\/span>Do horses like to get petted?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>As tempting as it is, don&#8217;t pet <b>the horse&#8217;s head. Continue to face his shoulder from the side, petting the neck. Most horses enjoy a scratch on the neck just behind the ear or on the withers at the highest point of the shoulder. Discontinue petting if the horse backs away or shows disinterest.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_do_horses_like_to_be_touched\"><\/span>Where do horses like to be touched?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>4- Many horses like to be rubbed <b>on the neck, shoulder, hip, or on the chest. Some horses enjoy having their heads and ears rubbed. Horses often groom each other on the whither, so this would be a good place to try too. 6- If your horse does not want to be pet or moves away, do not be upset.<\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents Where do horses like to be petted?How do you pet a horse properly?How do you get horses to like you?Where should you pet a horse?Do horses like to be pet on the nose?Where should you not pet a horse?Do horses like to be cuddled?Where do horses not like being petted?Where can you&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-92912","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/92912"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=92912"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/92912\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=92912"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=92912"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=92912"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}