Horse behaviour scenrios

Horse Behaviour Scenarios

By Jo Handford

Multiple Choice

A horse is standing with one leg resting, eyes half-closed, head lowered

• Relaxed

• Alert / Curious

• Fearful / Anxious

• Dominant / Aggressive

Multiple Choice

A horse has their ears pinned back, tail is swishing quickly.

• Relaxed

• Alert / Curious

• Fearful / Anxious

• Dominant / Aggressive

Multiple Choice

A horse is neighing loudly when left alone in the field.

• Relaxed

• Alert / Curious

• Fearful / Anxious

• Dominant / Aggressive

Multiple Choice

A horse turns their hindquarters towards another horse, lifts tail slightly.

• Relaxed

• Alert / Curious

• Fearful / Anxious

• Dominant / Aggressive

Multiple Choice

A horse move confidently towards a new horse, ears forward and neck arched

• Relaxed

• Alert / Curious

• Fearful / Anxious

• Dominant / Aggressive