1. Which of the following is true about human-bonded horses?
a) They can act very playful toward humans.
b) They can treat humans like a herd mate.
c) They can strike and bite at humans.
d) All of the above
2. Which is a correct regarding tranquilizing horses?
a) You should always tranquilize before an unpleasant procedure.
b) You should never use tranquilizers.
c) You should tranquilize as a possible alternative or adjunct after other behavior modification methods have been tried.
d) None of the above.
3. Regarding rehabilitating uncooperative horses with veterinary procedures, which of the following is a FALSE statement.
a) Avoid excessive restraint
b) Use Positive Reinforcement
c) Use a small outdoor paddock or other small enclosure
d) Include no punishment.
4. Which is true regarding training a pony not to bite?
a) Use ample positive, reinforcement for good behavior and a very well timed, judicious punishment for the biting.
b) Use ample negative, reinforcement for when the pony bites.
c) Only worry about the biting behavior if the pony bites really hard.
d) All of the above.
5. In the case of Pokey, who flipped-out on getting his teeth floated, what is the first most likely step to do regarding his behavior?
a) Assume it is a behavior issue first and follow all behavior protocol to correct the problem.
b) Explore the possibility of genuine physical pain in the mouth or elsewhere around his head.
c) Ignore the problem as a one-time problem.
d) Use a harsh punishment next time he shows this behavior.
6. Which of the following behavior changes usually take place as a result of getting a stallion fixed?
a) They are generally more energetic and strong-willed than stallions.
b) They can vary in just how much stallion-like behavior they retain- i.e. some will tease, herd and mount mares like a stallion.
c) They are always generally less "wild and spooky" than stallions.
d) All of the above.