HORSE AWARENESS and SAFETY - Equine Guelph · sign of fear . First Line of Defense “Flight or...
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Behaviour
Equine Guelph Horse Behaviour & Safety Workshop
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Body Language
Horses use body language to “talk”
Their signals are easily understood by other horses
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Head Positions
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High Head
Carried high when tense or anxious/fearful
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Low Head
If face is taut and tense and head is low, horse is angry
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Body
Are either of these horses relaxed?
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Tail
Carried high denotes anxiety/spirit Lashing is a sign of anger Flicking may be a sign of annoyance or
a fly biting Clamped tight against the body is a
sign of fear
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First Line of Defense
“Flight or Fight” Horses have a large “safety space” Horses have lightning reflexes
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Other Creative Attacks
Up and Over WWE (World Wrestling Entertainment) moves
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How Does the Horse Kick?
When kicking, the power comes from his hip.
Stay in close or stay outside his kicking range, which is about 15 feet
Horses can kick to the side as well as to the rear
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How Does He Get Up?
Heads up! Face forward And onto your feet
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The Psychological Horse
Equine Guelph Horse Behaviour & Safety Workshop
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Equine Guelph Horse Behaviour & Safety Workshop