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Why horses weave and what we can learn from it

© Tomas Holcbecher

Anyone who spends time in the stables has likely seen it: a horse rhythmically rocking from one foreleg to the other, moving its head and neck side to side. This behavior, known as weaving, may seem harmless at first glance, but it isn’t. It’s a sign that a horse is not feeling comfortable in its environment. Weaving usually indicates stress, frustration, or boredom, and it occurs more often than we think.

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