What if you took the time to enjoy a little magical moment between 2 musicians and a horse? After playing guitar for donkeys, the artist Feathers published a new video on social networks, relayed by the media Pet Helpfulin which he is seen giving a private concert to horses in a meadow.
This time he joined forces with John Butleremblematic figure of the Australian independent music scene. As they performed a song, white horses approached them curiously.
“It’s so touching to watch”
Particularly interested in the melody, one of the equines sniffed the instruments and the musicians. He also yawned, a sign that he was relaxed. During the video, we can see that the horse is showing its teeth, as if it were wearing a big smile. This is actually the Flehmen reflex, a facial expression where he raises his head, extends his neck and curls his upper lip to expose his teeth. This behavior would allow it to analyze new odors.
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Since it was posted online, the clip has been viewed more than 736,000 times and received 4,300 likes. “ Look at that smile! », underlines an Internet user. “ All that licking, yawning and neck stretching are all signs of relaxation for a horse. », Indicates another user of TikTok. “ Your videos make me cry every time. These innocent animals are so in love with your music. It was so touching to watch », Confides a woman named Yvette.
Obviously, it's not just the animals who enjoyed this little open-air concert!
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Woopets info: why does a horse show its teeth?
A horse may expose its teeth for several reasons:
- Communicate: he curls his lips and bares his teeth to express discomfort, tension or impress a friend.
- Analyze an odor: it raises the upper lip and uses the Jacobson's organ located in the palate to better capture certain molecules.
- Report pain: he shows his teeth, flattens his ears and moves to signal discomfort, particularly in the mouth.
To understand what an equine is trying to express, it is important to observe its entire body (general posture, eyes, ears, etc.).