By Kevin and RyanEQ- how are horse behavior and training related?

Horse behaviorReactive- the behavior of reacting to ones

environment.PredatorsOpen Land

Ingestive- the behavior of consuming food Influences

Routine Preferences

Standards Oats, Hay, Vitamins, Minerals

Types of behavior cont.Eliminative- the behavior of expelling

biological waste urinationdefecation

Sexual- the behavior of biological reproduction

flehmen reactionpheromones

Types of behavior cont.Epilimetic-the behavior of giving or seeking

out care/attentionGroomingcalling

Agonistic-the behavior of aggression or fighting

easily agitatedAggression

-behavior includes kicking, bucking, rearing, and biting

Types of behavior contMimicry- the behavior of copying the actions

of othersCopycat

Investigative- the behavior of expressing curiosity or interest

All sensesNew elements

Types of behavior contGrooming-the behavior of cleaning one’s selfLickingRolling

Abnormal behavior- behavior that is unusual and can signal harm or distress

Air-suckingViolent head shaking

TrainingReinforcement- reward for performing desired

behaviorTreats

Sugar cube/carrots

Cues- signals to perform specific behaviornudges

ImprintingImprinting is the process of getting a foal accustomed to humans within its first 48 hours of life

Reading a horseHorses express themselves through body

languageFacial expressions

Ears, eyes, mouth

READ THAT HORSE!How is this horse feeling?

How about this horse?Can you tell?

Candy Quiz!!!1 ) true or false imprinting is done in the first 48 hours of

life?

2 ) true or false cues are signals for specific behavior?

3 ) what are 3 examples of agnostic behavior?

4 ) a stallion reaction to a mare in estrus is called?

5 ) explain reinforcement training ?

6 ) what is mimicry behavior?