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Oooh yeah! Just there under my tummy – that’s the spot.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Do your horses come when they are called?<\/p>\n

Do they show you where they’d like to be itched?<\/p>\n

Do they follow you wanting more?<\/p>\n

If you can’t answer yes to these questions then perhaps you need a relationship reviver! Here’s how you can get a yes to all of the above:<\/p>\n

1. Give your horse a reason to come when called – a healthy treat (black sunflower seeds are a great low sugar treat) or a bucket feed\/hay, some nice grooming\/itching, and no riding or leaving their friends for a while, can make a big difference.<\/p>\n

2. Find your horse’s itchy spots – the ones that make their nose wiggle! \u00a0Start on the neck, under the mane, around the withers and shoulders before venturing to sensitive areas such as under the belly, between the back legs, around the flank etc. – take note of any sore or ‘don’t touch me there’ spots and perhaps get an equine bodyworker to investigate in case there’s a physical issue.<\/p>\n

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