Facial Indicators of Pain

The 24 behaviours are divided into facial markers, body markers and gait markers. 

There are 7 facial markers that indicate pain: 

  • The ears being back, behind the vertical position, for 5 seconds or more
  • The eyes being closed or half closed, for 2 seconds or more
  • The white of the eye, the sclera, being exposed repeatedly
  • The horse exhibiting an intense stare or looking zoned out for 5 seconds or more
  • The mouth being open, with separation of the teeth, for 10 seconds or more
  • The tongue hanging out, or popping in and out
  • The bit being pulled through to one side

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Body Markers of Pain

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