Title: Describe a behaviorally healthy animal with regard to handler safety.
Course: Equine Science (18104-I) > Section: Understanding Handling and Grooming Practices

Description should include

- body language
- reactivity
- situational awareness.

Process/Skill Questions:

- What are behaviorally healthy indicators of horses?
- What kinds of behavior indicate an unhealthy horse?
- How might the position of the eyes, ears, nostrils, and stance be used to communicate with handlers?
- Why is an understanding of a horses fight or flight zone important for safety?
- What vocal noises might a horse make to communicate how it is feeling?
- Why is it important to remember the predator-prey relationship when working with a horse?
- What behaviors will a horse demonstrate when it is willing to engage with people?

Teacher Resource:

- Safe Horse Handling, Penn State Extension