Horse body language
Head High and Tense
“Head High and Tense” is a horse body-language signal. Here is how to recognize it, what it usually means, and how to respond calmly and safely.
- What you see
- Head up, eyes wide, body stiff.
- What it can mean
- Worried or surprised by something.
What to do
Slow down, speak softly, and ask an instructor for help.