> Horses are individuals and even though horses "in general" like to be
> brushed (mine stand in line try to push each-other away when they see me
> with a brush in hand) I can certainly see that some don't like it.
> 
> How long have you had this horse? Could it be that is not used to being
> brushed or could it be that he does not yet entirely trust you? Perhaps he
> will come to like it in time.

*nod* the first time i massaged stjarni, he rolled his eyeballs and
stepped away, like, what are you DOING, woman??  now he sighs and licks
and chews and closes his eyes.  i'm glad he came to enjoy it, but he
certainly didn't start that way!

--vicka

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