1. By Kevin and Ryan EQ- how are horse behavior and training related?

2. Horse behavior Reactive- the behavior of reacting to ones environment. Predators Open Land Ingestive- the behavior of consuming food Influences Routine Preferences Standards Oats, Hay, Vitamins, Minerals

3. Types of behavior cont. Eliminative- the behavior of expelling biological waste urination defecation Sexual- the behavior of biological reproduction flehmen reaction pheromones

4. Types of behavior cont. Epilimetic-the behavior of giving or seeking out care/attention Grooming calling Agonistic-the behavior of aggression or fighting easily agitated Aggression - behavior includes kicking, bucking, rearing, and biting

5. Types of behavior cont Mimicry- the behavior of copying the actions of others Copycat Investigative- the behavior of expressing curiosity or interest All senses New elements

6. Types of behavior cont Grooming-the behavior of cleaning one’s self Licking Rolling Abnormal behavior- behavior that is unusual and can signal harm or distress Air-sucking Violent head shaking

7. Training Reinforcement- reward for performing desired behavior Treats Sugar cube/carrots Cues- signals to perform specific behavior nudges

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

9. Reading a horse Horses express themselves through body language Facial expressions Ears, eyes, mouth

10. READ THAT HORSE! How is this horse feeling?

11. How about this horse? Can you tell?

12. 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?