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Published: 2008-06-13 04:20:37 +0000 UTC; Views: 2300; Favourites: 99; Downloads: 77
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When I saw these two the other morning, they were keenly involved with each other. But what were they doing, were they playing, were they fighting or were they just playing at fighting?I must admit that I am still very much a learner in the horse world. I have always liked horses, but my real interest began when I started taking pictures of them after going digital. Never having had a horse and not being a rider, I am still very much an admirer standing at the side and trying to understand.
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awww there definetly playing and greeting eachother and i own horses and they act like that alot
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Aww 
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Yours is a very beautiful piece of work. But I must add that I prefer that I am asked for permission beforehand. If it concerns one or two shots that are not in very top-league, I generally agree. It is ok now as far as this shot is concerns. But please ask first the next time.
As to your interpretation of their interaction, I think you are quite right.
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okay im sorry! thank you!
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I'd say they're being social, possibly greeting one another. They don't seem to be fighting because their ears aren't pinned back but a situation like this can become violent very fast. I think you captured the animals beautifully. I LOVE horses.
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Many thanks for the interesting interpretation, and the praise, of course.
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This is the nicest interpretation!
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Communicating. Establishing dominance, and play fighting. Horses are cool creatures.
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They certainly are! Many thanks for all very enjoyable comments.
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wonderful, in the right place at the right time, congratulations!
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i think they are playing ^-^because their ears are not in the angry position
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ET pourquoi pas seulement entrain de communiquer ?? And why not only communicating ?? 
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I think they're grooming one another, which is a way of showing affection.
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Definately love/playing 
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Defiantly playing 
Cute photo!
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Adorable creatures... I just love horses. They're the only animals that I could spend days with.... and I don't even mind the smell of their poo....
They're so elegant, powerful and spirited. These horses are just beautiful!
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With the ears & eyes it looks like play fighting, either way well caught Squire
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So sweet and unforgettable picture !!!. Cheers, ~Sergio
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