Herd Behaviour Quiz

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Question 1 of 12
1. Question

Why is it important for a Practitioner to understand how horses live in the wild?
To design stables that stop horses getting hurt
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To know how domestication impacts horses and how we can meet their needs and better understand behaviours
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To let our horses be as wild and free as possible, without any restrictions whatsoever
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Question 2 of 12
2. Question
Why do horses need to be kept in a herd (two or more horses) to be emotionally and physically healthy?
(Select all answers that apply)
To satisfy social needs
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To satisfy physical needs such as mutual grooming
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To get enough exercise
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To avoid horses bonding too much with people
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To meet the needs of their owner
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To support a sense of safety
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Question 3 of 12
3. Question

Fill in the blanks
Equine communication is meant to be BLANK 1 of 2 which is a quality of many BLANK 2 of 2 species.
Equine communication is meant to be Fill in the blank 1 of 2 which is a quality of many Fill in the blank 2 of 2 species.
Question 4 of 12
4. Question

Fill in the blanks
In one particular study, naturally-living horses spent BLANK 1 of 4 % of their time eating and BLANK 2 of 4 % standing without eating, whilst stabled horses spent BLANK 3 of 4 % of their time eating and BLANK 4 of 4 % of their time standing without eating.
In one particular study, naturally-living horses spent Fill in the blank 1 of 4 % of their time eating and Fill in the blank 2 of 4 % standing without eating, whilst stabled horses spent Fill in the blank 3 of 4 % of their time eating and Fill in the blank 4 of 4 % of their time standing without eating.
Question 5 of 12
5. Question
What are the signs of a relaxed herd?
Herd members grazing, orienting to danger & large social distance
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Individuals moving at speed but staying very close to one another
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Large social distance, herd members grazing & engaging in mutual grooming
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Question 6 of 12
6. Question
Select the answer that best describes Charlie’s emotional state in the above picture.
Relaxed
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Angry
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Joyful
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Alert
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Question 7 of 12
7. Question
Select the answer that best describes Mysti’s emotional state in the above picture.
Relaxed
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Angry
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Joyful
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Alert
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Question 8 of 12
8. Question
Is stabling a healthy longterm living option for horses ?
Yes
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No
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Question 9 of 12
9. Question

Horse carers can inadvertently increase stress in horses by
Constantly rotating paddock mates
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Keeping horses isolated
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Turning out to pasture occasionally
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All of the above
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Question 10 of 12
10. Question
What is the natural weaning age of free living horses ?
24 months
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8 – 10 months
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12 – 15 months
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36 months
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Question 11 of 12
11. Question
Fill in the blanks
Some benefits of progressive weaning are development of BLANK 1 of 3 skills, less stress/trauma (for both foal and BLANK 2 of 3), increased chance of BLANK 3 of 3 and calmness as well as inducing inquisitiveness.
Some benefits of progressive weaning are development of Fill in the blank 1 of 3 skills, less stress/trauma (for both foal and Fill in the blank 2 of 3 ), increased chance of Fill in the blank 3 of 3 and calmness as well as inducing inquisitiveness.
Question 12 of 12
12. Question
Fill in the blanks
Some consequences of abrupt/sudden weaning are increased BLANK 1 of 3 behaviour, potential stomach issues if they aren’t adapted to the new food source, weight loss, growth depression, possible gut BLANK 2 of 3 and lack of BLANK 3 of 3 skills.
Some consequences of abrupt/sudden weaning are increased Fill in the blank 1 of 3 behaviour, potential stomach issues if they aren’t adapted to the new food source, weight loss, growth depression, possible gut Fill in the blank 2 of 3 and lack of Fill in the blank 3 of 3 skills.

Note – The purpose of this quiz is to assist you in consolidating your knowledge of this topic. This quiz is not graded and does not contribute to your final assessment.

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1. Question

Why is it important for a Practitioner to understand how horses live in the wild?

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Why do horses need to be kept in a herd (two or more horses) to be emotionally and physically healthy?

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Fill in the blanks

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Horse carers can inadvertently increase stress in horses by

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