WorksheetsEquine 1 Unit 4 - Behavior & Handling
Total questions: 28
Worksheet time: 9mins
Training is important for horses because they:
cannot develop habits.
develop the ability to reason through training.
never forget training whether bad or good.
stay in physical shape only when trained.
A horse develops the ability to open a gate by:
observing a trainer open the gate.
planning the steps needed for opening a gate.
remembering the activity that opened the gate previously.
thinking about the step process needed.
While visiting a barn, Benjie walks up to a mare and newborn foal. Immediately the horses pin their ears back. Benjie realizes the horses are:
anxious to see him.
in a coma.
irritated at his presence.
surprised by his arrival.
Which sign indicates a horse is very interested in what it sees?
Eyes closed and ears pinned back
Eyes closed and ears thrown to the sides
Eyes open and ears pinned back
Eyes open and ears pointing forward
Horses adjust their range of vision by:
blinking their eyes.
lowering or raising their heads.
moving their heads to the right or left.
twitching their ears.
A horse, which is not turning its head, has a field of vision that is:
excellent for objects immediately behind the hindquarter.
good for objects almost all the way around its body.
outstanding for objects within 4 feet of its head.
restricted to objects right in front of its feet.
The horse has a very good sense of hearing that:
allows them to hear sounds a human cannot hear.
blocks out loud, high frequency sounds and noises.
is muffled by the inside dimensions of the ear.
is protected against sensitive sounds by the ears.
An insecure horse is most often caused by:
a handler or rider that lacks confidence.
a worn bridle and saddle.
oats and hay in the daily ration.
too many trips around the riding ring.
What is the most important sense horses use to respond to cues from a rider?
Sight
Smell
Sound
Touch
By observing the ears, eyes, nose, and mouth of a horse, the handler can:
calculate the grain consumed in a day.
identify the presence of laminitis.
predict the emotional state of the horse.
tell the number of saddle sores present.
By observing warning signs that the horse gives off, a handler can:
By observing warning signs that the horse gives off, a handler can:
encourage other horses to respond to the warning signs.
record a progeny record for the horse’s dam and sire.
take action to prevent danger to the horse or handler.
The horse’s sense of smell is most important when:
a mare is accepting a foal for the first time.
a rider wants the horse to respond to commands.
riding through streams and creeks on a trail ride.
the horse becomes sweaty after a long ride.
The best procedure for a handler to follow when working in close contact with horses is to:
avoid sudden movements that the horse may misinterpret.
speak loudly and forcefully to maintain control.
use lots of waving and whistling to get attention.
work quickly with lots of movement and energy.
Which is the most likely response a horse will give to a rider spurring the sensitive area of the flank?
Bucking
Coughing
Ear twitching
Eye blinking
Ears pinned back is often a sign the horse is:
afraid.
angry.
curious.
suspicious.
What is the major reason a colt is allowed to smell a saddle when being saddled for the first few times?
The smell of leather calms the colt.
The smell of other horses on the saddle calms the colt.
The smell of the saddle excites the colt.
The smell of the saddle keeps the colt from bucking.
The sudden movement to the side of the quarter horse gelding causes the horse to tighten his muscles. Seth notices as the horse turns its head that its nostrils are also dilated. Seth needs to be ready for the gelding to bolt because it is showing signs of:
extreme fright.
great interest.
sustained hunger.
intense pain.
When riding a horse over rough terrain and around obstacles, the rider should:
cover the horse’s head with a blanket.
give the horse free rein.
kick the horse in the flank.
yell out commands in a loud voice.
A handler should avoid chasing a horse when trying to catch it because it:
is impossible to catch a fast horse.
reinforces a horse’s natural desire to escape.
results in the horse becoming "saddle shy."
takes too much of the handler’s energy.
When the American paint horse approaches Scott with eyes wide open and ears pointing forward, he knows the horse is showing signs of:
fear.
frustration.
interest.
pain.
To maintain a position of control and safety, the handler should approach a horse at the:
head.
hip.
left shoulder.
right shoulder.
Horses learn quite well and compensate for their lack of ability to reason with:
excellent memory.
physical strength.
playful acts.
strong desire.
A horse with dilated nostrils and ears thrown to the side is really:
afraid.
angry.
curious.
interested.
Which of the horse’s senses makes it respond to leg cues from the rider?
Hearing
Smell
Touch
Vision
When removing a halter, a handler can best guard against the horse bolting by:
blindfolding the horse with a dark cloth.
standing the horse facing an open gate.
standing the horse facing a wall or fence.
striking the horse on the muzzle with the palm.
One feature that best indicates a horse’s emotions is the:
color of pasterns.
length of tongue.
number of teeth.
position of ears.
What is the only animal with better memory than horses?
Cats
Dogs
Elephants
Monkeys
Horses do not logically determine tasks, but they do:
forget unimportant things they have been taught.
reason through the steps required for a task.
remember each cue they have been taught.
try real hard to figure things out.
