Horse body language
Pawing
“Pawing” 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
- The horse scrapes the ground with a front hoof.
- What it can mean
- Impatient, bored, or unsure (sometimes a habit).
What to do
Give space and ask an instructor what to do.