Horse Talk Quiz

If a horse is doing the following, what is the most likely explanation for its behavior?

"Ears forward; head reaching towards you."

• the horse is probably sniffing an unfamilar smell

• the horse is probably saying hello or looking for treats

• the horse is probably warning you that it might bite

• the horse is probably trying to identify a distant object

If a horse is doing the following, what is the most likely explanation for its behavior?

"Body tense; head and tail high."

• the horse is probably trying to keep flies away

• the horse is bored, angry, or nervous

• the horse is trying to identify a distant object

• the horse may be ready to bolt

If a horse is doing the following, what is the most likely explanation for its behavior?

"Neck outstretched; teeth bared."

• the horse is warning it might bite

• the horse may be ready to bolt

• the horse is trying to identify a distant object

• the horse is yawning

If a horse is doing the following, what is the most likely explanation for its behavior?

"Head up; ears forward; gaze fixed."

• the horse is rearing, which could be a sign of fear

• the horse is sleeping

• the horse is saying hello or looking for teats

• the horse is trying to identify a distant object

If a horse is doing the following, what is the most likely explanation for its behavior?

"Lying down; eyes closed."

• the horse is trying to keep flies away

• the horse is sleeping

• the horse is bored, angry, or nervous

• the horse is trying to identify a distant object