Horses 101
Whats is a female horse called?
Mare.
Which horse is the shortest?
Sherbert aka Willie
Can horses throw up?
No!
What does EAL stand for?
Equine Assisted Learning
Who are your favorite horses at the farm?
Answers may Vary
Horse shoes.
Which horse`s looks like a "cow?"
Seeker & Monty
What's the average horse temperature?
What is groundwork?
Working alongisde/with a horse to practice exercises and activities with or without a lead rope
Can horses hear our heartbeats?
Yes! Horses have incredible hearing and can hear our heartbeats form up to 4 feet away.
What protects horses from bugs?
Fly mask, Fly sheet, Fly boots, And fly spray.
How many horses are living with one eye?
*bonus 50 pts if you can name them
3
Rio, Ireland and Tully
What is the range of hours that horses typically sleep for?
3-5 hours
What is a benefit of grooming a horse?
(Besides keeping them clean)
-Introducing yourself to them to build rapport
-Establishing safety and trust within your connection
- This activity also promotes relaxation for both the horse and person grooming.
Who is the oldest horse at the farm?
Guiness!
What are some of the more common riding disciplines?
English, Western, Dressage
What breed and color is Buttercup?
Palamino in color. Breed: Quarter horse and Kentucky Mountain horse.
What are some foods horses can't eat?
Avocado, Cherries, Nuts, Lettuce, Chocolate
How does being a prey animal affect horse behaviors?
-They operate from a place of safety causing them to activate their fight or flight response
*bonus 100pts- if you can name a time where you had an activated fight or flight response
What is co-regulation between humans and horses?
When one nervous system influences the other! Horses are mirrors to human behaviors and feelings! Their nervous systems work at a much calmer rate than humans and is going to help promote relaxation and comfort between horses and humans.
What is a baby horse called? What is a baby boy horse? What is a baby girl horse?
Foal. Colt. Filly.
What are the differences between Paddington Bear and Q ?
-Bear is more stocky
-Q has two "socks"
-Bear has more fluffy hair/main
-Q wears a grazing muzzle
What is the serious health condition called when a horse is doing the following things?
Colic
What you learned from working with horses?
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True or false, Horses have an Electromagnetic heart field?
True! Humans have one as well, however horses heart fields are much larger than humans and help to lower blood pressure and heart rates in humans. This supports the co-regulation process.