4 Understanding Equine Behavior

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Quiz 4

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1. In the United States, horses are: (1 point) *

a. Wild

b. Feral

2. The size of a herd’s home territory varies across seasons. (1 point) *

True

False

3. A __________ is made up of several bachelor bands, mare/foal bands, and harems. (1 point) *

4. The dominant stallion in a harem is always the leader of the group. (1 point) *

True

False

5. All feral horses have a lifespan similar to that of a domestic horse. (1 point) *

True

False

6. Which of the following types of horses is good for a novice rider or trainer: (1 point) *

a. Alpha mare

b. Herd stallion

c. Middle mare

d. All of the above

7- 10 Match the type of horse and the definition/description: (1 point each.)

a. Bad alpha

b. Good alpha

c. Submissive horse

d. 2nd in command

7. Acts as the alpha mare’s disciplinarian, keeps the other horses in line, 2nd only to the alpha mare *

8. Not found in nature but forced into the role because no other horse can/will fill it, often overly aggressive with other horses *

9. Nervous and high strung, worries about other horses getting close, may stay a little ways away from the main herd *

10. In charge of the herd, normally keeps others in line with pinned ears or the threat of a kick, gets the best food and resting spot *

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