Today was a big day in Kolina and Arik ville. This was the first time Arik ever yawned for me. He's never been big on it, and today, much to my surprise, we had not only a yawn, but a yawnfest. Once Arik started, Farrah joined in, and we had a nice, peaceful, stress release.
So, you might be thinking... "Yawning, so what, who cares, they're just tierd right?" In reality it has nothing to do with being tierd. People yawn to get more oxygen to their brains, this helps battle weariness, or exhaustion. Horses yawn to release stress, horses yawn when they are 100% comfortable, when everything in their world is right. Yawning is a huge deal for a horse. It's like the ultimate 'ah ha!' moment, where everything clicks into place. If you have been around a horse and he or she starts yawning, feel honored, feel very honored. Yawning is a step up from the lick and chew, which is a great sign to look for in regards to understanding and acceptance.
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