Horses with Big ears...

EDDIE OR HARRY???


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arwenplusone

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Ok so was just looking at photos of my horses and their ancestors and they all have massive ears. I love them personally but people always say it means different things.

A conformation expert once said to me that it was an indication of speed! what do you guys think?
 
My daughter's new pony has massive ears - and she is definitely speedy!

I think this photo shows just how big her ears are - she looks a bit like a donkey
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Pinky has huge ears and she has the best temperament of any horse I have ever worked with... and she can be quite 'forward going' when she wants to be....
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Check out the ears....
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I've always been told it denotes a generous and kind temperament but equally that real floppy ears usually means they've earn t their go faster stripes!

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My mares ears are large and floppy, she does have go faster stripes i call her my little pocket rocket, but she also a real sweat heart.
 
Oh yes, I LOVE a nice big pair..... of ears
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I've heard they are a sign on honesty, which is certainly the case with Beans:

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Big ears especially when combined with big eyes traditionally means a steady, kind temperament. I've just sold a mare with proper 'spock' ears that were so long they even curled in a bit at the top! She was the kindest mare I've ever met, you could put a complete novice on board & she would baby sit them but with me on board she would jump 3'6" cross country. I have a 2 year old filly out of her who has the same ears & the same temperament but her dad's movement (Pro-Set!) so could be fun!
 
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Anyones like these?
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Sorry but I have just laughed out loud!!!

My Donkey has largish ears and I very rarely see the speedy side of her so to me is a sign of good nature!!
 
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I've labelled this picture "bat ears" as when you're riding, her ears look like the batman symbol!
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She certainly thinks she's a racehorse on the gallops, and feels fast, but I'm sure a proper TB would put her in her place pretty quick! She is very honest (especially jumping) and is great to ride but can be a bit moody on the ground/with other horses.

So I agree with speed and honesty! I love her to bits though!
 
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