HS 205 Safety First

What is the natural instinct of a horse when they feel threatened?

• Fight or Flight

• Rest and Digest

• Hide and Seek

• Play and Relax

How do horses use their ears as a form of communication?

• By flapping them rapidly

• By positioning them back flat against the head

• By twitching them continuously

• By covering their eyes with them

Why is it important to approach a horse within their field of vision?

• To surprise them

• To avoid sudden movements or kicks

• To make them run faster

• To help them sleep

What should youth understand about horse behavior?

• Horses have the same senses as humans

• Horses interpret senses the same way humans do

• Horses have different instincts and responses

• Horses do not respond to any senses

What is the reason for using a flat hand when feeding a horse a treat?

• To prevent the horse from biting your fingers

• To make the horse feel more comfortable

• To help the horse smell the treat better

• To encourage the horse to eat more slowly

How can weather conditions affect a horse's response?

• By making them more aggressive

• By affecting their ability to smell predators

• By making them eat more

• By changing their taste preferences

Why is it important for a handler to know how to safely handle a horse's mouth?

• To prevent the horse from eating too quickly

• To offer youth a view into the horse’s mouth

• To avoid causing pain to the horse

• To make the horse more obedient

What can a horse feel that helps them respond to a rider's weight?

• The rider's voice

• The rider's heartbeat

• A slight shift in the rider's weight

• The rider's breathing

What is a common response pattern for horses when startled?

• Fight versus flight

• Freeze versus flee

• Attack versus retreat

• Calm versus panic

What is the best way to approach a horse to ensure safety?

• From the rear

• From the front at an angle to the shoulder

• From directly in front

• From the side