Horses with Big ears...

[arwenplusone]

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?

 

[TGM]

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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[Happytohack]

I have always been told that big ears mean a good temperament. Ella has great big ears is lovely and kind, so I reckon its true!

 

[GinaGem]

I love horses with big ears, not sure why!

 

[asbo]

big ears = kind horse

 

[Forget_Me_Not]

Im my experience little ears bolt so if you like thats speed and bad temperment.

I believe its big eared horses have good temperment.

 

[Bossanova]

Moon has huge ears, is very speedy, pretty kind and generous when she's in a good mood and I think theyre beautiful

 

[Maesfen]

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!

 

[Scarlett]

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....

Check out the ears....

 

[harrihjc]

I had a lovely mare with HUGE donkey ears, she was unbelievably slow and lazy, but a real sweetheart, so I'll go with good temperament

 

[Blackhawk]

I've always been told it means a big heart and good temprement

 

[clipclop]

I have found that they are very noble horses. Very knowing.

 

[sarah23]

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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.

 

[colleenmurtagh1]

Missy has huge lugs , she has a fab temperment and she has speed .

 

[Puppy]

Oh yes, I LOVE a nice big pair..... of ears

I've heard they are a sign on honesty, which is certainly the case with Beans:

 

[Theresa_F]

Good temperament - my boys have big hairy ears and lovely natures.

However, if we go racing my OH bets on the ones with big ears.

It could also mean that a donkey was involved in the background

 

[NewHeights_SJ]

Big ears = uh.....big ears?!

I cant say i believe they mean anything!!

 

[amandathepanda]

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!

 

[TheresaW]

In her case, she has a fantastic temperament.

 

[hatters]

Anyones like these?

 

[aimeerose]

i was always taught big ears are a sign of generosity - and in my mare case its defiantly true

big floppy bunny ears!

 

[Accy]

This is one of our boys and i can say he has the most wonderful nature

Hatters - really so cute

 

[Puppy]

LMAO @ Hatters!

Love 'em, I want one!

 

[not_with_it]

Big ears are supposed to be a sign of kindness and character.

I once knew a mare that was a nasty piece of work, she had the smallest ears.

 

[SSM]

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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!!

 

[madhector]

My old TB had huge ears, so big that he had to have the tops cut of his fly fringe thing so they fitted in! He was very speedy

 

[FigJam]

I've labelled this picture "bat ears" as when you're riding, her ears look like the batman symbol!

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!

 

[Santa_Claus]

My Donkey has big ears and he a kind sole and definetly not built for speed

 

[vicijp]

I think it just means a lot of personality. People always comment on Cheeksters flapping ears, to me he has got a great temperament but he can play up/be an idiot.
Perhaps its a sign of being very clever?

 

[PaintboxEDT]

my boy has huge ears and is the kindest,honest gentleman i know

sorry pic is so big !!