The case of the girl came to light last Monday He was bitten by a Royal Guard horse in London, Ignoring the signs posted at that place.
The above started a debate over whether horses usually bite people as a defense or an attack.
In this sense, the dean of veterinary medicine at the University of Alba and specialist in horses, Cecilia Echeveria, Indicated that this situation could be dangerous.
“You always have to think that an accident involving a horse can be very serious because of its bulk and strength. The average horse weighs between 460 and 550 kilograms,” he indicated.
“For this reason, we must be aware of and respect the ideal, Because this type of accident happens which can even cause damage to some organ,” he said.
Can horses bite people?
Regarding whether a horse is a biting animal, experts warn that it is a typical reaction that can occur in these animals without any stress.
“They communicate through a variety of gestures and gestures.” There are instances when they show their anger and might bite, without necessarily being stressed. The moral of it is to not be careless,” he explained.
Regarding the risks to people, the expert added: “Not in this case, but it must be considered that this type of event can cause stress to the horse, since before the episode he appears calm. The inconvenience is caused by the person who contacts them.”
Regarding the protocol that a person bitten by a horse must follow, experts assure that it will depend on the country where the accident is registered.
“There are countries where they spread rabies and a vaccine should be administered,” he concluded.