@smithorsemanship: ⚠️ Why Did This Mare Kick Her? 🐎At first glance, it might look like the mare deliberately attacked her.But there are actually several possible explanations for what happened here.Watch the timing carefully.The kick happens almost immediately after the woman reaches out and touches the mare near her hindquarters.That could mean:❗ The mare didn't see her approaching clearly and was startled❗ She may have been protecting her foal❗ She could have been guarding the feed nearby❗ Her natural flight-and-defence response simply took overOne detail that stands out is what happens after the kick.The mare immediately moves away.That could suggest this wasn't necessarily calculated aggression, it may have been a defensive reaction to suddenly feeling something near her hind end.But without knowing the mare's history or the full context, we can't say for certain.🎯 That's why context matters so much when reading horse behaviour.Instead of immediately saying:"That horse is aggressive."Ask:"What happened immediately before the behaviour?"That's often where you'll find the answer.👇 What do you think caused the kick, protecting her foal, guarding the feed, being startled, or something else?And if you understand the language being spoken in the original clip, let us know what she's saying in the comments. It might give us some extra context.Follow Smith Horsemanship for more Trainer's Take breakdowns.Want to better understand your horse's body language and communication? Click the link in our bio to check out Horseman University, launching soon.

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