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Why Horses Lick and Chew

Why Horses Lick and Chew

Why Horses Lick and ChewFrancine Burghoorn
Published on: 15/12/2025

Licking and chewing is often misunderstood as a sign of submission, but in truth, it reveals something far more profound. Through a trauma-informed and ethological lens, this small gesture marks a nervous system in transition moving from tension back to safety.

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