# @clairecumbee on Instagram

- **Type:** Image
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DU3X_7sDHwd
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/73485721-clairecumbee-instagram
- **Thumbnail:** https://img.gondola.cc/tr:w-,h-,fo-auto/postThumbnails/5b2022f824.jpg
- **Posted:** 2026-02-17T16:10:00.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Claire Cumbee (@clairecumbee) — https://gondola.cc/clairecumbee

## Caption

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.
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#equestrian #eventing #horses #eventinghorse #equestrianlifestyle

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## Tags

eventinghorse, equestrian, equestrianlifestyle, horses, eventing

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