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Sounds like…

APART FROM THE usual greeting of a whinny or a snort, horses don’t tend to make a lot of noise when they are at rest, so any increase in frequency or loudness of noise could indicate that there is a problem. There are of course sounds that are made during exercise, some of which are completely normal, and others that may need further investigation.

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Sarah Hunter

MRCVS is an equine vet at Clevedale Vets in North Yorkshire. She graduated from the Royal Veterinary College, London in 2012 and is currently working towards a certificate in Advanced Veterinary Practice. In her spare time, she enjoys riding and

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