13 Normal Objects Spooky Horses Are Irrationally Afraid Of


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A lack of exposure to scary things can leave our horses extraordinarily sensitive to what they perceive to be frightening. Show horses that are exposed to high activity stables, noisy machinery, whizzing golf carts, umbrellas, trailering, air travel and no end of constantly changing stimuli, become quite ho-hum about new and scary experiences.


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Of course, horseback riding comes with inherent risks. (If you're new to the sport, it's especially common to spend a lot of time thinking about them!) However, don't let these risks scare you away from the equestrian world.


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1. They can stand on two legs. They can stand on two legs like a goddamn human. Юлия Чупина / Getty Images. 2. They have eyes on the sides of their head so they can always judge your.


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When horses scare, they respond in any of these ways; bucking, kicking, leaping to their side, leaping forward, striking, bolting, rearing and more. Bucking: This usually occurs when a horse feels insecure. Sometimes when horses don't trust or know you and feel threatened by your presence; they buck ( 1 ).


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Fast Facts Common Name: Horses Scientific Name: Equus Average Lifespan of Domestic Horses: 20 to 30 years Average Lifespan of Wild Horses: 15 to 20 years IUCN Red List Status: The wild.


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The jack-o-lanterns are carved, the fake corpse is propped up in the lawn chair, and we've eaten more candy corn than we'd care to admit - it's official, the spooky season is upon us! After chatting with the riders in the SmartPak Forum about the weirdest things that spook their horses, we SmartPakers decided to illustrate a few of our favorites.


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Ways Horses Show Fear As horseback riders, you can probably agree with me that most horses are "fraidy-cats," meaning that they're scared of a lot of things. Horses are flight animals, which means that they will actually look for things to be afraid of.


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What scares a horse? The answer is complicated and depends upon the individual horse. Regardless of their level of training or experience, though, horses are prey animals. Being a prey animal means horses are constantly looking for potential threats.


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1. Donkey Horses are scared of donkeys because of their looks, smell and personality. Donkeys are known to be tough, bond well with others and defensive of its place and animals they are united with. If they sense danger, they will definitely fight the predator if required, making them a good guard animal if desired.


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What will startle a horse? The short answer is that anything has the potential to startle a horse! Anything unexpected or that makes a strange sound, or is otherwise odd, can spook a horse. That said, different horses have different thresholds for scary objects.


13 Normal Objects Spooky Horses Are Irrationally Afraid Of

Horses are afraid of potential predators, loud noises, and sudden movements. They can also be afraid of things that pose no real threat to them but which they associate with danger. Each horse is different and will have its own unique fears and its own way of exhibiting those fears. As a horse owner or handler, it is important to know what your.


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1. Invasive veterinary care There are many veterinary practices we impose on horses to keep them healthy. Some of them, such as injecting or suturing, are invasive or painful. Horses' natural.


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What Do Horses Fear? Horses are prey animals and have evolved to be on alert for danger. They are naturally fearful of unfamiliar and strange objects, noises, and situations. As herd animals, they also fear being isolated from their herd. Common fears that horses have include:


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Encourage your horse (with your legs, voice, reins, crop, etc.) to move toward the stump to find out it's not so scary after all; Be patient, allowing the horse time to figure out that the stump.


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Have you ever met a horse that's terrified of these ordinary, non-life-threatening objects? 1. Plastic bags Plastic bags are almost every horse's worst nightmare. They cling to tree branches and make spooky sounds all on their own. And did you know they MOVE?! They're most likely gathering an army to take over the world.


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10. Umbrella: Try opening and closing one around your horse… it's not pretty. From your horse's perspective, they have all the reason in the world to be frightened and spook. You might not understand why your horse is scared over silly matters, but try to think the way they do. When all else fails, laugh and move on.