Swatch and I both took a deep sigh after our dressage test! I always let my horse take a scratch if needed after our test or during a walk break in between exercises. There’s very little scientific study on the why horses do this or the effect of this stress response. But, I find it has a self-soothing effect and allow them that moment to pause, catch their breath. . . #equestrian #eventing #horses #eventinghorse #equestrianlifestyle