The position of your Falabella's ears can reveal a lot, as each ear can rotate 180 degrees independently. When relaxed in a meadow, they can detect every slight sound and naturally determine which direction to flee. Their hearing is much more developed than that of humans; they hear louder sounds and can also detect other tones inaudible to humans.
Sounds from a distance of 4 kilometers are audible to them; high-frequency sounds such as the call of a bat are perceptible, while low-frequency sounds are transmitted to the middle ear via the jawbone.
By observing the position of their ears in combination with their body language, you can monitor their emotional state. You can see where their attention is drawn, whether they're about to kick, or if they're experiencing discomfort. Ears perched forward indicate focused attention, but they might also point one ear at you while scanning their surroundings with the other.
A fearful Falabella will focus its attention and ears on the fearful object, along with tense body language. A panicked and fleeing Falabella will lower its ears and back.
Nervousness can be expressed by ear movements that twitch in all directions. In aggressive behavior, the ears will lie flat against the neck, while the head and neck posture will drop.
When relaxed, the ears will hang slightly to the side in a relaxed manner, but relaxed ears and tension in the eyes, nose and lips can also indicate physical discomfort.
We also recognize a neutral 'nothing going on' position, where the ears are upright and the auricles are turned outwards to capture the widest possible range of sounds.
It's really about the bigger picture, but ears are a good indicator of mood; if you observe a lot, you'll start to notice the differences.
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