Do you think they KNOW...??

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I have been going through a really bad time the last few days..my dad died in monday and im having to sort out all his affairs/funeral etc on my own, on top of this i have been harassed by my landlord and have been given notice, have found somewhere else to go (thank god( and am trying to carpet and paint the new place on top of everything else (with NO money!!)..my question is...

Do you think horses KNOW when we need TLC as my boy, who has been a nutter and a nightmare for months now, has suddenly (and with perfect timing) become extrremely affectionate and loving and beautifully behaved!! He has been gently thrusting his head into my chest for cuddles and lifting his muzzle to my face (softly whiffling all over my face and hair!) Its so odd... but SO welcome! Bless him-i love him to bits (good or bad!)

When its teatime, he still wants to "cuddle" me before he eats (very odd behavior!) but there is nothing wrong with his appetite!

Im starting to beleive they really do understand more than we give them credit for!
 
Oh yes, I most definitely believe that they do know. They are such intuitive animals and so sensitive. So sorry for the loss of your dad and all the other issues you are having at the moment. Time with your horse will hopefully help to heal at least some of the pain.

x
 
I think they do. My boy, not given to affection or particular shows of softness, has been quite sympathetic in recent times. My dad died three months ago. One night I was stood leaning on the fence looking out into the distance feeling inexorably sad. My boy had ignored me up to this point but then I became aware of a shuffling and then a gentle sigh and the softness of his muzzle on my shoulder. We stood for some time suspended in the connection of that moment - and then I wailed!

I`m sorry your Dad died too. I think they do know. Yours does.
 
I dont think they know as such but I think they respond to our body language.

Sorry about your dad and everything else you are going through. It is a good time to have a horse. They will be there whatever...especially if you have carrots! :)

(((((((hugs)))))))))
 
absolutely, mine always know when i'm feeling down, and are always that little bit more affectionate and cuddly. They are amazingly intuitive, and always there for me...it makes me feel blessed to have them and wouldn't be without them :)
 
Thank you everyone. TBH i gain more comfort from being with my boy than i do with my frieds (is that wrong?) There is something like a "quietness" about our time together, and the fact that he is unquestioning and unpushy that really calms me. I do believe horses are healers, mine certainly is! (soppy as it sounds!)
 
So sorry to hear about your dad and what a tough time you are going through.

Horses pick up on our emotions and your body langauge and I definitley think your horse has with you. Its lovely that he is able to give you some comfort at this sad time.

Hope the sun will shine for you soon.
 
So sorry to hear about the loss of your Dad.
It sounds as though you have a lovely bond with your horse and he is tuned into your feelings. I am sure you will find comfort spending time with him.
Sending you a hug - know from experience what a difficult time this can be. xx
 
I'm so sorry to hear of your troubles, and the loss of your father.

Regarding your horse, whatever the reason for his change, it's lovely that he comforts you in this time, my (normally undemonstrative) horse has done the same for me in the past.
 
jaijai said:
So sorry to hear about the loss of your Dad.
It sounds as though you have a lovely bond with your horse and he is tuned into your feelings. I am sure you will find comfort spending time with him.
Sending you a hug - know from experience what a difficult time this can be. xx
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JaiJai, thank you for the hug! Im touched by how lovely you all are x
 
dozzie said:
I dont think they know as such but I think they respond to our body language.

Sorry about your dad and everything else you are going through. It is a good time to have a horse. They will be there whatever...especially if you have carrots! :)

(((((((hugs)))))))))
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As above, they pick up on our boy langauge, and respond to that. very sorry to hear about your dad, god love you, my thoughhts are with you.
 
Poor you. You are really going through the mill. Hope that it all works out soon, and you get settled in your new house. Keep smiling and enjoy your quiet time with your horse...xx
 
I am sure that your horse knows that you need his comfort now, as herd animals they communicate their emotional state to each other. Having watched a herd who knew that a foal had died, I am also sure that they understand death and grief. I am so sorry for your loss and so glad that you have the horse you have to give you comfort.
 
Horses in the wild survive by knowing what the other herd members are feeling - it pays to know when caution is warranted, and you don't always want to have to whinny and draw attention to get things across with a predator nearby. They also make such great therapy animals for the same reason - they are a mirror for the emotions around them. I have no doubt that your boy is deliberately being different in response to how you're feeling!

I'm really sorry for you loss, and hope that your boy continues to be such a diamond and provide you with comfort 80)
 
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