Horse "foaming at the mouth" What does that mean when you see it?

Sightseek · #1 07-31-2009, 06:47 PM

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.

CharlieR · #2 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

Sightseek · #3 07-31-2009, 06:56 PM

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Originally Posted by CharlieR

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

That's awesome, I look forward to seeing the pictures!