CHA Horse Behavior & Handling 2

Question 1

A horse pinning its ears flat back against its head most likely indicates:

Accepted Answer

Aggression or irritation

Answer

Flat pinned ears are a primary warning signal of aggression or strong irritation in horses.

Question 2

When introducing a new horse to a herd, the safest initial approach is to:

Accepted Answer

Allow horses to meet over a safe fence line first

Answer

Allowing horses to smell and interact over a fence reduces injury risk before full integration.

Question 3

A horse that repeatedly cribs (crib-biting) is displaying a behavior classified as:

Accepted Answer

A stereotypy or stable vice

Answer

Cribbing is a stereotypy—a repetitive behavior often linked to stress, boredom, or management conditions.

Question 4

Which area of a horse's body is considered a blind spot?

Accepted Answer

Directly behind the hindquarters

Answer

Horses cannot see directly behind their hindquarters, making that zone particularly dangerous for handlers.

Question 5

A horse that constantly weaves side-to-side in its stall is most likely experiencing:

Accepted Answer

Boredom or stress from confinement

Answer

Weaving is a stereotypy associated with inadequate social contact, exercise, or environmental enrichment.

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