Differentiation should include behaviors that are
- reactive (e.g., fight or flight)
- indicative of a strong herd mentality
- ingestive and eliminative
- sexual, caregiving/seeking
- agonistic, mimicking, investigative, grooming
- resting
- abnormal (e.g., wood chewing, cribbing, stall kicking, weaving/circling).
Process/Skill Questions:
- What are some examples of each type of behavior?
- How can understanding equine behaviors aid in the handling of a horse?