Would like to know is it their way of communicating with each other or is it just something that they do when they are happy.
2006-08-15 05:22:50 · 30 answers · asked by TamarrStarr 1 in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
Keep the flies away.
2006-08-15 05:27:58 · answer #1 · answered by AZC 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
They're not wagging those tails, they're switching them. It's what they do to keep the flies off. That's why sometimes you'll see horses standing facing opposite directions (head-to-tail) with each other: they're swatting flies off each other's faces.
2006-08-15 05:30:27 · answer #2 · answered by thejanith 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A horse will lazily swish it's tail to chase away pests, like flies. They also use it to communicate-held high when interested in something, tucked if afraid, and if the switch it quickly, they're agitated and it can precipitate some behavior like biting, chasing, or kicking.
2006-08-15 06:38:01 · answer #3 · answered by But Inside I'm Screaming 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Horses can use their tails to also show emotions like excitement, anger, and fear. When the tail is up, it is normally to show excitement, or running away from something in fear. You have to pay attention to the horse's other body language to find out what the horse is telling you. When you see the horse just relaxed and swooshing his tail, it's most likely from flies.
2006-08-15 05:45:48 · answer #4 · answered by peaches1111_00 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Horses don't "wag" their tails... They swish the tail in an effort to rid themselves of pests. It is also a sign of irritation and /or aggitation, which can be confirmed by noting other types of body language.
2006-08-15 09:44:03 · answer #5 · answered by Yellow Horse 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the horse is not swishing flies away, swishing a tail usually shows agitation, not happiness. Horses swat flies away with tails, but if a horse is swishing his tail back and forth, look at his ears. If they are laid back, he is agitated or in pain.
2006-08-15 05:28:05 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
This keeps the flies away from them. Horse flies have a mean bite! Sometimes if you have other horses around...they do use body language to communicate. ....swishing tail...head bobbing...showing teeth....prancing....ect
2006-08-15 06:31:50 · answer #7 · answered by Love not hate 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's not "wagging" They swish their tails to keep away pesky flies. They will also swish them if something is in the tail, such as hay, water, or bugs.
2006-08-15 09:37:35 · answer #8 · answered by Madison M 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Horses swish their tails to get rid off pesky flies and bugs. But if you se no bugs and they are swishing their tail it means they are irritated. Another sign of irritation is ears pinned back, foot stomping, nipping, rearing, extreme grouchiness so I suggest you stay away.
2006-08-15 06:04:48 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
they r swishing flys. they sometimes use there tail to communicate. like if there ears r back and they toss there head they will swish there tails right before they kick at eachother. they ussally dont kick people. they dont wag there tails when they're happy. sometimes when there happy they will put there head down and look like there about to fall asleep bacause there eyes will flutter.
2006-08-15 06:18:43 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋