Behave while I'm away
By Judy Evans
@JudyEv (340118)
Rockingham, Australia
September 17, 2020 7:51pm CST
We are leaving shortly with the caravan and will be taking photos at a horse endurance ride. I’ve caught up with notifications for the moment and may not be here until, hopefully, tomorrow (Saturday) evening.
Do you like this photo, taken at an endurance ride? The pony is displaying a flehmen response. When it does this – extends the neck, raises the head and inhales while rolling up its upper lip – it is, quote, facilitiating transfer of inhaled scent molecules. Maybe the attending vet had some strange smell on their lab coat.
Cats, dogs, and probably other animals, do it too. The top lip curls as they try to analyse a particular scent.
So I’ll catch up with you all when we get back.
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@wolfgirl569 (106323)
• Marion, Ohio
18 Sep 20
I think he is just laughing at you thinking we will behave. 
Have a good safe trip.
Have a good safe trip.4 people like this
@FourWalls (68043)
• United States
18 Sep 20
You want Uncle Joe and Horse and Lori and JimBo and me to behave?????? Ha!
You have a great time, and we'll "hold the fort down" here at myLot while you're gone!
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@DocAndersen (54402)
• United States
18 Sep 20
have a blast, but I can't promise I am able to be good!
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@DocAndersen (54402)
• United States
19 Sep 20
@JudyEv you did, and i honor your asking by trying for at least one day
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@jvicentevalera (13671)
• Santiago, Chile
18 Sep 20
Beautiful photo Judy! Thanks for sharing! I promise to behave while you're away!
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@JudyEv (340118)
• Rockingham, Australia
20 Sep 20
@jvicentevalera Good idea. They need to be brought into line!
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@jvicentevalera (13671)
• Santiago, Chile
19 Sep 20
@JudyEv oh my God we have some naughty mylotters around here! Let's look for a whip to tame them. Haha
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@LindaOHio (178806)
• United States
18 Sep 20
Great picture. Have a good time and take lots of terrific pictures.
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@JudyEv (340118)
• Rockingham, Australia
20 Sep 20
@LindaOHio I've just put up a few now. We have a website Downunderimages but you'd get fed up of seeing all the horse photos there.
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@oahuwriter (26777)
• United States
20 Sep 20
Fascinating! I remember as a child riding a pony at the carnival or Bazaar... it was bumpy. Don't forget pillows.
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@oahuwriter (26777)
• United States
21 Sep 20
@JudyEv
No, my you know where hurt, so I stuck to riding ferris wheel.
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@RebeccasFarm (89883)
• Arvada, Colorado
21 Sep 20
Never knew that about the pony doing that Judy.
Glad you got home safely too.
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@crazyhorseladycx (39509)
• United States
18 Sep 20
what a fabulous shot'n glad ya 'xplained to folks what that means. mr. whiskey's been doin' that e'ery time the wind shifts. the neighbors 've brought'n a stud, quite certain that 'tis his concern. when they do such, there'd usually be a jail break'n their prized stud ends'p o'er here. inevitably, a battle 'nsues. mr. whiskey 'tis very protective 'f his lil herd.
safe travels, hon. know y'all're gonna get some fabulous shots, hope ya share some here. big hugs!
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@crazyhorseladycx (39509)
• United States
19 Sep 20
@JudyEv {knockin' wood} 'tis been some time since such's happened. no way to separate 'em, lots 'f busted fences, gashes, deep cuts'n scrapes :( they've hot-blooded thoroughbreds. they tower o'er my boys. e'en a water hose'n full blast does not discourage the battles. mine'll try to get 'way from such, there's'll chase 'em fer a good mile, determined to win... i'd jest go collect my boys 'n patch their wounds, poor boys. 've jest the one now, but've added 4 more fences - all hot - to keep the neighbors out.
i look ferward to such :)
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@JudyEv (340118)
• Rockingham, Australia
20 Sep 20
@crazyhorseladycx The electric fencing sounds a really good idea. You'd think they'd take more care with their stock.
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@arunima25 (87806)
• Bangalore, India
24 Sep 20
I have seen animals especially horses do it. Thanks for introducing the term for it. 
And by now we all know that you had a great trip and we are happy to have you back to mylot
And by now we all know that you had a great trip and we are happy to have you back to mylot1 person likes this
@JudyEv (340118)
• Rockingham, Australia
24 Sep 20
Thanks for the kind words. I was searching for more information but couldn't remember the spelling. I tried 'phlegm' which would sound similar probably but has quite a different meaning.
