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If you are nervous about approaching a horse, there is no need to worry. Most horses are very calm and will only react defensively if they feel threatened. However, it’s still important to approach horses carefully so that you don’t spook them or frighten them into running away from their caregivers. Here are some tips for safely approaching horses:

Look at the horse to see if he’s looking at you. If he’s not looking at you, his ears will be pointed backward.

If you are approaching a horse and he is looking at you, his ears will be pointing forward. This is a good sign because it means that he is relaxed and curious about you. If the horse’s ears are pointed backward, this means that he is not relaxed or interested in what’s going on around him. It may also mean that there’s something wrong with the horse’s hearing or vision.

If your horse seems calm when you approach him and has his ear forward, then pet them with your hands (and slide them along their cheekbones).

Make sure you are in the horse’s line of vision.

You should approach a horse from the front. This makes sense because you can see their eyes and they can see yours, which is important for establishing trust and respect.

If at all possible, it’s best not to approach a horse from behind either. A horse might get scared if they don’t know what’s coming up on them. They could even kick out backwards because they are feeling threatened by some unseen force that has just entered into their personal space without warning or consent (like us humans).

There is also no need to walk up alongside a horse so that you’re side by side with them—that’s too close! We want our distance from these animals; enough said about that one already!

Approach the horse from the side or front, not from behind. Face the horse’s ear, then his muzzle.

Approach the horse from the side or front, not from behind. Face the horse’s ear, then his muzzle. Approach slowly, calmly and confidently. If you are nervous or excited, this will frighten him.

When a horse is fed up with people approaching him it may turn away from them and make noises by blowing air through its nose – this is known as ‘nosing’. If you see a horse do this walk away until he has finished eating before returning to feed him again.

Always approach a horse with your body straight and shoulders back. Never hunch your shoulders or bring your hands above your head.

Keep your body straight and shoulders back. Always approach a horse with your body straight and shoulders back. Never hunch your shoulders or bring your hands above your head. Horses are very aware of their space, so it is important not to invade that space by bringing your hands above the horse’s eye level (or about waist height).
Hands should be at or below the waist. Don’t make sudden movements—don’t wave them around in front of the animal’s face or bring them too close to its body—and don’t look the horse in the eye while you’re standing still, as this could cause an injury if the horse feels threatened by what it sees as a threat to its own territory.[1]
Don’t approach from behind. Don’t try approaching from behind because this can be seen as threatening behavior; horses have poor vision when they turn their heads away from what they are looking at.[2]
Don’t approach from either side unless necessary; horses have excellent peripheral vision and may perceive someone coming up beside them as an attack or assault on their personal space.[3][4]

Scan from top to bottom, noticing if anything looks out of place as you look over the horse’s body.

Now that you’ve got a general idea of what to look for, let’s break down the way in which you should actually go about looking.

Scan from top to bottom, noticing if anything looks out of place as you look over the horse’s body. An important step is checking your horse’s eyes and ears. If either one looks red or irritated, there may be an infection present that requires medical attention. Look at your horse’s mouth as well; if his gums are pale or he seems to have difficulty chewing his food, it could be a sign that he has dental issues resulting in poor absorption of nutrients needed for overall health and wellbeing—and this could warrant further investigation by your vet. Next up is looking at the rest of his body: legs (for cuts or scrapes), coat (for matted areas), tail (for signs of infection), hooves (for cracks or abscesses), mane/tail hair (for breaks/splits).

It can be scary when you’re approaching a horse for the first time but if you follow these steps it can be less scary!

It can be scary when you’re approaching a horse for the first time, but if you follow these steps it can be less scary!

Approach slowly. Horses are very curious animals and they’re also really fast, so they’ll be on your side in no time!
When you get close enough to pet them, approach from the front and grab their mane with both hands. Then stroke their neck gently with your hands while whispering sweet nothings into their ear – this will make them feel more comfortable around you!
As always, remember that horses do have teeth (they have molars). If one bites too hard or if they kick out at you in anger, simply back away and try again later when they’ve calmed down some.

Conclusion

Once you’re comfortable with these steps, you’ll be able to approach any horse safely and confidently. Remember that every horse is different and may require a different approach depending on their personality. Always listen to your instincts as well! If something doesn’t feel right about an animal then don’t risk approaching them unsupervised by an experienced handler or trainer who can help guide them through whatever problem they might have.