🐴Transport 𝘪𝘮𝘱𝘢𝘪𝘳𝘴 𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘺 𝘯𝘢𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘢𝘭 𝘴𝘶𝘳𝘷𝘪𝘷𝘢𝘭 𝘪𝘯𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘤𝘵: 👀sight, 👂sound, 👃smell and 🏇flight to detect and flee from perceived danger. Impairment of these instincts causes stress. 𝘌𝘲𝘶𝘪𝘯𝘦𝘴 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘴𝘵𝘰𝘪𝘤 𝘣𝘺 𝘯𝘢𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘦 and do not always exhibit outward signs of stress. Suffice it to say that if your equine is transported, he is stressed🥺 internally, to some degree. Some may exhibit stress outwardly by refusing to load, pawing once in the trailer, whinnying or kicking the walls. Equines rarely do anything that doesn’t have a purpose. They don’t have the mental capacity to ponder and carry out acts intended to be annoying. It is our responsibility as their guardians to reduce their stress level mentally and physically to the best of our ability.​ ☺ 🏇 Understanding your equines' natural survival instincts allows you to incorporate measures to minimize the physical and mental stress of transport. Being empathetic to your horse's needs helps to ensure a happier, healthier companion on the road and at home. 🌿Learn more about the benefits of having forage available while transporting; prior to, during & once you arrive at your destination👉follow the link in bio 👉 tap on Blog Posts – Organized By Topic👉 Tap on Gut Health - (Colic & Ulcers) 👉tap on Why You Shouldn't Transport Horses on An Empty Stomach #healthyhorses #happyhorse #equinehealth #healthyhorse #horsecare #equinelife #equinetransport #pony #donkey