"Horse Whisperer": Equine Therapist Helps People Communicate

What does equine mean?

• a therapist

• a business person

• a horse

• the name of the author

How did the business people get the horses to follow their lead?

• They had to be calm and confident to lead the horse

• They had to learn loud commands to use with the horses.

• They had to give them treats.

What do supporters of horse therapy believe it can improve?

• teaching people to ride horses

• business skills

• cooking skills

• relationships with friends and family

What can horses teach people according to the author?

• to speak a different language

• how to cook

• to trust themselves

• how to ride horses

Why are horses naturally very alert according to Josh Schubert?

• because they live alone

• because they hunt other animals

• because they have to protect themselves since they are animals of prey

• because they are always sleeping

What are different ways the author says that people communicate?

• social media

• thoughts and feelings

• words, behavior, and body language

• sign language

According to Schubert, why do people have to be calm and focused to get the horse's respect?

• the horse likes attention from people

• the horse will be uneasy and not follow the lead

• the horse is easily distracted 

• the horse likes other horses better than they like people

How can communicating with horses help people?

• It can improve how you pronounce words.

• It can help with word choice and vocabulary.

• It can help them get over doubts about themselves.

According to the text, how is dealing with horses like dealing with people?

• They are both mammals.

• It is important to be aware of the message you are sending to both.

• They both like being outside.

• They both practice self-awareness.

Why does Schubert think that people open up more with horses?

• People focus on the horse, and it's a safe place to practice communication for people.

• Horses like to hear about problems from people.

• Horses understand human words.

• Horses have more problems than most people.