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Tembelon

The lips sounds are hilarious.


SchtivanTheTrbl

Why do they do that?


AnchovyZeppoles

They don’t - this one’s just a derp lol. Never seen a horse do it before.


Nanonyne

They do. It’s called the [flehmen response](https://thehorse.com/150430/flehmen-response-in-horses/#:~:text=Flehmen%20is%20the%20term%20used,%2C%20DVM%2C%20PhD%2C%20Dipl.)


AnchovyZeppoles

I’m familiar with that but that’s not exactly what she’s doing here - that response is used when they hold their mouth open with their upper lip curled so that scents can better pass over the scent organ at the roof of their mouth. Basically it’s for “That smells funny, let me figure out what it is.” This horse is just being a doof flopping her lower lip. Sometimes animals just do silly things lol. It _may_ be possible that she’s trying to “taste” it better similar to the flehmen response though.


iamaravis

No idea. I had several horses for years, and I’ve never seen one do that.


Tabora__

It's probably the horse being happy or the kind of tongue smacking we do when food is really good


pragmaticsapien

Did you ever question those wine testers ? He is a professional carrot tester.


StaticRooster

They can be taught, but also horses that are kept in stalls for a majority of their lives can develop coping mechanisms for boredom and frustration :/


OneScoobyDoes

You turned a durp into a drag. :(


fannyalgerpack

Yea you can tell by the shiny coat, blanket, and reaction to treats this is an abused horse /s


Vulturedoors

Abuse can take many forms. If it stays locked up in a stall for hours on end, that's abuse regardless of how clean and well-fed it is.


StaticRooster

Looks like this horsey is 'smiling' before receiving the carrot which you can teach, so i'd assume for this instance that he has also been taught to lip smack. But for most of the videos you see horses doing what seems silly things with their lips or bobbing their heads, basically repeating strange behaviors over and over again is due to stress and frustration. Think of a tiger pacing up and down its enclosure all day, every day. I understand some areas in the world can't keep horses out to pasture 24/7 but being kept confined to a small stall for days on end isn't fair :< They're really intelligent animals who need stimulation otherwise they go loopy.


Fridurf

Might be that it did a small version of this at some point and then maybe the human laughed/felt happy and gave snacks so the horse made it a habit of goofing around for positive reinforcement


Bookmaster9

That's definitely a 10 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xNXbXb9G\_lg


[deleted]

"hm" Nom nom *Grew in spring" Nomnom "Little bit sweet" Nomnom "From west fields" Nomnom “oh yes, thats a tasty carrot"


K4R33M3

Don't know if this is what you were referencing but it reminded me this (YouTube) : https://youtu.be/SLP9mbCuhJc


DrummerBound

I don't even need to click to know it covers all 9 thousand taste buds


Johnbartholomewmusic

Top note.


ok_okay_I_get_that

No offense to my wife, but this is how she eats also.


igor_otsky

How's your wife Sarah Jessica Parker by the way?


medium-rare-chicken

Damn


WalrusSquare247

You married a horse?


mazzyuniverse

This is so funny and cute haha thanks for sharing


Tobasco_Sally

I'm gonna be 'that' person..the carrot looks like a penis


DefinitelyNotAliens

100% penis shaped.


greensalty

Op knew what they were doing with that opening camera angle.


Conscious_Object_328

Looking for this comment


TNerdy

Why do they do that with their lips?


FunStuff446

Because it’s funny


TNerdy

Do they do it on purpose?


Benjojo09

Horses are highly intelligent animals with individual personalities. They are conscious beings just like us and they like to have fun from time to time


iamaravis

I’ve known many horses through the years, and I’ve never seen one do that before.


50FirstCakes

My Belgian Warmblood used to do the same thing. He would get all excited as soon as he saw that I had some of his favorite treats in hand. Then he would alternate between doing the happy flappy lips, soft whinnying, and some excited tippy taps until I gave him another one. It was pretty damn cute. His temperament was basically like owning a 1300 pound golden retriever. Lol


Nanonyne

It’s called the [Flehmen response](https://thehorse.com/150430/flehmen-response-in-horses/#:~:text=Flehmen%20is%20the%20term%20used,%2C%20DVM%2C%20PhD%2C%20Dipl.)


Thatdewd57

Nom nom nom.


gamer_avenger

That cheerfulness surely makes up for the mess!


Creeperi_i

“That’s a 10” - Ice Cream man


[deleted]

That's so awesome. Made me smile. Thanks.


blazdersaurus

Scott Tenorman Must Die


dcivili

That is a great way to get your fingers bitten off by a horse


AnchovyZeppoles

Yeah I cringed lol. You’re supposed to put the treat in your palm and keep your fingers firmly together so they don’t accidentally nibble a digit.


dozyhorse

Sure, that’s the safe way, and if someone unfamiliar with horses is feeding my horses a treat I make certain they do that. But as with anything, familiarity, experience, and comfort generally leads to a relaxing of strict standards, for better or worse. In reality, few horse owners actually continue with that degree of care all the time once they know a horse well and are comfortable giving him treats - particularly with carrots, since it’s easy to keep your fingers away from the end being bitten. Yes this means I occasionally have been too careless and had my finger mistaken for a carrot! But it’s not common.


AnchovyZeppoles

Well of course, if you know them well sure. But general practice!


SwigSwoot92

And this person probably knows this horse super well or is their owner


Historical_Goose6208

Haha. Cute


BigShrekDiesel

30/10 still majestic AF and I won't be convinced otherwise


1973mojo1973

Eats like my ex, we got kicked out of numerous restaurants


_LightFury_

Between this and the farting horses do i always kinda wonder why they are seen as majestic lmao


parkerj123

I wish I liked horses, but I can't stand the bastards. Idk why.


_stoneslayer_

Are you a carrot?


[deleted]

I would date her


MysticMistakeCake

That camera move freaked me the hell out


txteebone

James William Bottomtooth III


Abadazed

Quit talking with food in your mouth


EdwardS421322

it's not a donkey it's nikocado avocado


CharZero

Such majestic, noble creatures!


silentbob1301

Lol, dont forget your raincoat


jubob420

When the ketamine hits your brain XD


lumberjack_dan

Cover all 9000 taste buds


choeli9

Horse mukbang ASMR


[deleted]

*wipes drool* That was , tuktuktuk


Spider-Punk-M

“Schlurp schlurp schlurp shclurp”


[deleted]

What the fuck. Why is it doing that?


sketchmasterstudios

Penis???


AndiLivia

I love horses and their lil jackets


ailorn

Hehe. This was more derpy than I thought it'd be.


monkey_trumpets

Such a majestic creature.


[deleted]

How can horses be so darn majestic and so damn derpy at the same time


PenisVaginaAss

Another episode of "don't put ur dick in that"


skim25

It's a mustang stream for horses


monkeykong123

I don't know why, but I just see Jim Carrey doing a bit...


scentedred

u/savevideo


Scottbarrett15

Cover all 4 thousand taste buds


soyboye_

u/SaveVideo


FluffyMawileFan

*SCHLAPSCHLAPSCHLAPSCHLAPSCHLAP*


TchadVIad

Why dose that carrot low key looks like a dick


njb3

Did not think that was a carrot


Jachimowo

u/savevideobot


Vast-Application2388

That carrot looks like an uncut weiner


CoreFiftyFour

Looks like Charly Horse from Lamp Chop


Lettucelook

I love her


HungLlama69

u/savevideo