WEEK 1
MODULE 1: EQUINE PHYSIOLOGY>PG 5
THE EYES
So understanding the basics of horse eye physiology is a must before embarking with these large powerful, but gentle animals. Otherwise you may misunderstand them and misunderstanding is the leading cause of harm to horses. On your side you think you are acting correctly, on their side they are receiving misjudgement and uncalled for behaviour from you. Misunderstanding breaks down relationships and a strong relationship of trust is necessary for handling and riding horses.
We will delve further into this in the more advanced levels of this course but for now, here are the answers to yesterdays test.
YOUR SKILLS:
The following are horse eye 'states':
IMAGE 1
IMAGE 1) CHOOSE A, B OR C
A) SAD / DEPRESSED
B) SEDATED / SLEEPY
C) RELAXED / HAPPY is the correct answer.
IMAGE 2
IMAGE 2) CHOOSE A, B OR C
A) ANGRY / SCARED is the correct answer.
B) HAPPY / ALERT
C) CALM / READY
IMAGE 3
IMAGE 3) CHOOSE A, B OR C
A) ALERT / WARY
B) HAPPY / RELAXED is the correct answer.
C) SCARED / ALERT
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