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​Life at the Ranch

Mutual Grooming

Mutual grooming in horses is a social behavior where two horses stand side-by-side and gently nibble or bite each other's neck, back, and withers. It's a way for horses to strengthen social bonds

H
ow do you scratch your back? 
Dolly demonstrates the perfect back scratching technique used by horses know as rolling.
Those shavings really help scratch her itchies
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Updated 12/27/2025
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  • Home
    • About Us >
      • Newsletter
      • Testimonials
    • Contact US
  • Ways to Give
    • SUPERSTAR Sponsors
  • Greeting Cards
  • Literacy - Mini Tales
    • Read to our Minis
    • Horse Powered Reading
    • Giddy Up and Read
    • Little Free Libraries
  • Adaptive Learning
  • Equine Assisted Learning EAL
  • Enrichment Visits
  • Special Events
  • Public Appearances
  • In the News
  • Awards
  • Rescue
  • At the Ranch