2006-12-20 05:44:14 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
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2006-12-20 05:47:59 · update #1
Horses paw when they are trying to gauge an unfamiliar smell.
My mare used to do it when the embers of the bonfire were dying. My Gelding when he encountered water and then it was a case of ride hard before he rolled!
It is also territorial as my mare would paw every time she was given her feed!...like.."back off, this is mine"
It also shows "intent" you will notice horses do this prior to rolling.
2006-12-20 05:57:39 · answer #1 · answered by puffy 6 · 5⤊ 0⤋
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2016-12-30 17:05:08 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i've got some experience with this because the horse i ride often paws the ground, after she's had a few jumps - its cuz she's eager 2 jump and is annoyed with having to wait her turn, poor babe! its quite a useful sign, becuz once u know what ur horse is feeling u can do something about it.
Although it could be a male being frustrated when he's around females...!
2006-12-22 21:00:35 · answer #3 · answered by katie d 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
One reason is they are trying to tell you they want something, like i know my horse always paws the ground when she wants food and isn't allowed any.
or
Because they are annoyed at something, one time i was in a stable with a horse and this other horse walked by and he didn't like the other horse so he started pawing the ground
there are alot of reasons really
2006-12-20 06:11:32 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It primarily depends on what the circumstances are when the horse paws the ground. It can be anywhere from pawing for food, frustration, boredom and wants to move on, and trick training.
2006-12-20 09:52:18 · answer #5 · answered by Veneta T 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Theres quite a few reasons why horses do this:
1. they're considering having a roll and are checking out the ground surface to decipher how hard or soft it is and where would be the best place to have the roll.
2. they're bored!!!
3.they are being irritated by flies or other insects and they're trying to shake them off their legs.
4. they're aggitated or cross. When a horse does this they can be quite dangerous as these leg strikes hurt if they catch you!
2006-12-20 19:39:05 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
When horses were wild and it was snowiy and they were hungry, they would paw the snow so they could get to the grass. Over the years, the behavior has gotten down to them pawing in general when they are hungry (for instance while waiting to be fed). They will also paw as a sign of impatience.
2006-12-20 05:55:04 · answer #7 · answered by nbqhr 2 · 4⤊ 1⤋
Horses paw the ground when there impatient.
2006-12-20 07:31:21 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
amongst many reasons for doing this they also do this to forage for food. if in the wild and there is snow on the ground or the ground is frozen they must paw to get thru to the grass underneath.
Horses do this out of boredom, frustration, a learned behavior for attention. they do this in defense if out in pasture defending themselves. hope this helps
2006-12-20 05:54:50 · answer #9 · answered by cattledog_vinnie 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
It's a sign of impatience and frustration. They are telling you that they would rather be getting on with things than hanging around.
2006-12-21 07:37:32 · answer #10 · answered by debzc 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋