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Old 07-31-2009, 06:54 PM
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Originally Posted by Sightseek
This is actually a positive thing and means the horse is relaxed and accepting the bit in his mouth. When a horse flexes his poll (the area between his ears) and relaxes his jaw it stimulates the salivary glands.
Thanks Sight for the info. Note, today it was a she that was relaxed. We were at Monmouth and saw Rachel doing this when schooled in the paddock that's why I was asking. Have several photos I'll try posting
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