* Responding to cues: Horses can learn to respond to specific cues, such as voice commands, hand signals, or body language, to perform certain behaviors. For example, a horse may learn to move forward when the rider says "walk" or to turn left when the rider pulls the left rein.
* Riding gait: Horses can learn to move at different gaits, such as a walk, trot, canter, and gallop. They can also learn to transition smoothly between these gaits.
* Specific tricks: Horses can be trained to perform a variety of tricks, such as bowing, rearing, and sitting on their haunches.
Instinctive behaviors in horses:
* Herd behavior: Horses are naturally herd animals and display behaviors that facilitate living in groups. This includes staying close to the herd, following the lead horse, and communicating with each other through vocalizations and body language.
* Fight or flight response: When faced with a threat, horses instinctively choose to either fight or flee. They may display aggressive behaviors, such as kicking, biting, or striking with their hooves, or they may try to run away from the danger.
* Self-grooming: Horses spend time grooming themselves to maintain their coat and skin. They use their tongue, teeth, and hooves to remove dirt, mud, and parasites.
* Mating behavior: Horses have specific behaviors associated with mating, such as courtship rituals, mounting, and breeding.