Horse Communication & Behavior
What does release of pressure teach a horse?
How to respond correctly.
Name 5 horse disciplines.
Any 5:
Barrel racing, dressage, jumping, eventing, polo, racing, reining & cutting.
What part of the horse is commonly used to measure a horse's height?
Withers
What word describes traits passed from parents to offspring?
Genetics
What is the name of the overall land or world where The Guardian Herd takes place?
Anok
What are horses constantly looking for in a herd or human?
Leadership
Name one horse discipline that is competed in the Olympics.
Eventing, Dressage, Show Jumping
What part of the horse is located between the ears?
Poll
What is the father of a horse called in a pedigree?
Sire
What was the name of the last black foal before Star?
Nightwing
What is the scientific study of animal behavior called?
Ethology
What are the three races that make up the Triple Crown?
Kentucky Derby, Preakness Stakes, Belmont Stakes
What part of the horse connects the hoof to the leg?
Pastern
What type of horse was selectively bred for pulling power?
What name endings are commonly used for over-stallions and captains in The Guardian Herd?
Wing and fire
What usually happens to the horse if the rider becomes nervous, frustrated, angry or chaotic?
The horse becomes tense, reactive or uncertain
Name one famous barrel racing bloodline discussed in class?
Dash Ta Fame, Frenchmans Guy, Fire Water Flit, Tres Seis, Slick By Design
What is the large joint on a horse's hind leg that is similar to a human knee?
Stifle
What matters just as much as bloodlines in creating a successful horse?
Training and management
Name all 5 herds in The Guardian Herd.
Sun Herd, Mountain Herd, Jungle Herd, Desert Herd, Snow Herd
What is the difference between fear and disrespect in horses?
Fear seeks safety, disrespect ignores boundaries
Which horse discipline requires a horse to mirror cow movement and react instantly?
Cutting
What three movement jobs help a horse move efficiently?
Propulsion, suspension, and direction
If a rider becomes nervous and stiff, what part of the horse usually tightens first?
Back
Jennifer Lynn Alvarez writes stories by allowing the plot to unfold naturally as she writes instead of outlining every detail beforehand. What type of writer is this called?
Discovery writer