Flight Animal – A prey animal whose first instinct is to run from danger.
Herd Bound – Horse becomes anxious when separated from other horses.
Buddy Sour – Horse prefers staying with a particular companion.
Barn Sour – Horse prefers staying close to the barn.
Spook – Sudden reaction to something frightening.
Pinning Ears – Sign of irritation or aggression.
Pawing – Horse strikes the ground with a front hoof.
Cribbing – Grabbing an object with the teeth while sucking in air.
Weaving – Repeated side-to-side movement, often due to boredom or stress.
Nicker – Soft greeting sound.
Whinny (Neigh) – Loud vocalization used to communicate over distance.
Snort – Forceful exhale, often indicating alertness or excitement.
Blow – Relaxed exhale showing the horse is calming down.