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I'm am nowhere near a vet but i am an avid horse lover. based on what you said it is probably a case of colic. Colic can become very severe. A riding instructor i know, one of her horses had colic and died. i would probably contact your vet, soon!

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13y ago

Horses usually kick the ground when they are trying to shoo away flies, or when they are upset. My horse will usually kick the ground when I put on her saddle. lol. They will also paw when bored or when impatient, as in when waiting for feed.

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12y ago

It could be one of several problems. Horses use certain behaviours when bored or unhappy or both. This may be your horse trying to tell you he would rather be doing something else. It may be he has sensitive skin and the grooming may be a little 'rough' for this horse. Try a lighter, softer brush, such as a face brush instead of a dandy, mud or stiff brush, and try a lighter hand while grooming. Remember to go easy on the face, legs and belly (sensitive and ticklish).

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They usually paw at the ground to show they are upset, usually from being kept in a stall for too long. They'll also paw the ground to show they are in pain and many horses do this when they are colicking.

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15y ago

For the same reason some people shift their weight from foot to foot - because they're uncomfortable remaining completely still for whatever reason.

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flies, pain, or nervousness

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it means that he is happy

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