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Member:
Sonoita

Posted on Friday, Nov 3, 2006 - 9:29 am:

Dr.O at the risk of sounding stupid is there a reason a horse passes gas as you walk around him or if you lift there feet that they pass gas.
Happy Trails,
Wanda
Member:
Christel

Posted on Friday, Nov 3, 2006 - 9:52 am:

lol Wanda!!!
They are very relaxed, full of air and want to share it with you- you should feel privileged ;)
Member:
Corinne

Posted on Friday, Nov 3, 2006 - 11:05 am:

I think they do it for fun.
My dog also waits to burp until his face is right next to mine. Doggy burps are just as bad! LOL
Member:
Canter

Posted on Friday, Nov 3, 2006 - 12:52 pm:

It's the horse expressing his sense of humour...you just know that when you pick out the back feet or are standing directly behind him to brush his tail, he'll let one rip loud enough to rattle the rafters!
Member:
Twhgait

Posted on Friday, Nov 3, 2006 - 2:05 pm:

I would count farts as a bonus....my yearling LOVES to follow me around the barn and poop in a spot I just picked
Member:
Djws

Posted on Saturday, Nov 4, 2006 - 2:07 am:

You know Standardbreds LOVE you when: you groom them, harness and bridle go on, the jog cart is hitched, and you are on the track...sitting 18 inches from their butt...and they let one fly...long, loud and yes, stinky. Even with blinders on, you just know they're rolling their eyes with glee. It can take one's breath away. Mine seem to do it when I'm the only gal out on the track amongst the men. They wait until the men are close enough to hear their TOOTING! The guys roar..wonder why men find it soooo..funny? I jog one that "cuts wind" in rhythm to his gait! I also know that farting is much better than having manure let loose going 20 miles an hour! Sorry, but I'll take a horse having gas over a man that does it any day - LOL!
Member:
Kathleen

Posted on Saturday, Nov 4, 2006 - 9:18 am:

DJ, What I would't give to be in your jog cart right now!! BTW - Mona is too much the lady to do that, never did when I was driving her. She will poop when the farrier is working on her back feet though.
Kathleen
Moderator:
DrO

Posted on Sunday, Nov 5, 2006 - 9:37 am:

Wanda, if not then, when?
DrO
Member:
Paul303

Posted on Sunday, Nov 5, 2006 - 11:07 pm:

When??? On a trailride where the horse directly in front of you is seemingly jet propelled.
Member:
Mrose

Posted on Monday, Nov 6, 2006 - 8:09 pm:

DJ -
Member:
Tangoh

Posted on Tuesday, Nov 7, 2006 - 12:52 pm:

Dr. O:



Good answer!!!!
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