Horse Enrichment Project Insights

The video discusses a project aimed at improving horse welfare through enrichment tools. Horses often live in confined spaces, limiting their natural behaviors. The project involved collaboration with the women's equestrian team and used tools like a jolly ball, a hay ball, mirrors, and music to enhance horse welfare. The study aims to provide insights for the horse industry, especially for horses in performance careers, to make their lives more engaging. The equestrian team has already started using these tools, offering guidance to horse owners and professionals on their benefits.

What was the primary aim of the horse enrichment project?

• To sell horse toys

• To increase horse population

• To improve horse welfare

• To train horses for competitions

Which departments collaborated for the horse enrichment project?

• Animal Science and Athletic departments

• Athletic and Music departments

• Veterinary and Art departments

• Science and History departments

What was the purpose of using a mirror as an enrichment tool?

• To improve horse grooming

• To help horses exercise

• To teach horses new tricks

• To allow horses to see themselves as a friend

Which type of music was played for the horses as an auditory enrichment tool?

• Jazz

• Rock

• Beethoven's Symphony

• Pop

Which enrichment tool was used to encourage foraging behavior?

• A treadmill

• A jolly ball with hay

• A mirror

• A water fountain

What is the natural social structure of horses that the mirror tool aims to simulate?

• Living in pairs

• Living in nests

• Living in isolation

• Living in herds

What is the expected outcome of the study for the horse industry?

• To reduce horse training time

• To provide more information for improving horse welfare

• To develop new horse breeds

• To increase horse sales

How might the study help horses in confined spaces?

• By making their lives more engaging

• By isolating them from other horses

• By reducing their food intake

• By increasing their work hours

What has the equestrian team done with the enrichment tools after the study?

• Discarded them

• Started using them

• Sold them to other teams

• Stored them for future use

What benefit does the study provide to horse owners and professionals?

• Tips on horse racing

• Instructions on horse breeding

• Advice on horse diet

• Guidance on which enrichment tools to buy