09/08/2026
Ever wondered why some horses yawn repeatedly after treatment? šš“
Those big, deep, consecutive yawns can be a really interesting response to bodywork and relaxation.
Yawning is commonly seen when a horse transitions into a more relaxed state, and youāll often see other signs alongside it, a softer expression, lowered head and neck, licking and chewing, deeper breathing or simply standing quietly and switching off.
This lovely girl had a treatment simply to help her feel good and stay comfortable, and the response afterwards was pretty hard to miss. š¤
One yawn⦠then another⦠and another.
You canāt always see what a horse is feeling internally, but their behaviour can give us some pretty useful clues.
Sometimes the best feedback comes after the treatment is finished. š“āØ