Why Does My Horse Lick Me? By Roxy
My human asked me to write about why horses lick people. Personally, I think a more important question would be: Why do humans insist on standing in the middle of the pasture holding tiny rectangles and taking photos of us while we're trying to eat? But apparently we're talking about licking. Fair enough. If you've ever had your horse lick your hand, your arm, your jacket, or that one expensive shirt you didn't want covered in horse slobber, you've probably wondered why. And if you're like most horse owners, you've immediately jumped to one of two conclusions: My horse loves me. My horse has completely lost their mind. The truth is usually somewhere in the middle. Sometimes You're Salty Let's just start with the obvious one. Humans are salty. Literally. If you've been working outside, sweating, or just finished a ride, you may taste interesting. And before anyone gets offended, horses investigate things with their mouths all the time. It's ...
