Learning Outcomes

By the end of the module you will be able to:

• Explain in basic terms the connection between the Eye and Brain for both Human and Horse.
• Describe Visual Acuity and how it differs from Human to Horse.
• Define the horses range of vision.
• Explain why horses are so sensitive to movement in relation to Peripheral Motion.
• Identify where the horses Blind Spots are and discuss how you might consider these when working with them.
• Describe how Focus differs for Human and Horse.
• Define how Human and Horse colour vision differs.
• Explain what the terms Dichromatic and Trichromic vision mean in relation to Horse and Human.
• Discuss how Horse and Human night vision compares and how you might consider Horses night vision ability in your management of them.
• Summarise the connection that exists between the Horses eyes and how you might consider this when training them in a new Exercise.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the module you will be able to:

• Recognise the basic anatomy of the horses ear.
• Explain the differences between the loudness Horse and Human are able to hear.
• Describe what Pitch is and the differences between what Horse and Human can hear.
• Discuss how Horses interpret sounds and become used to those present in their familiar environment.
• Summarise how Horse’s hearing helps them to be social creatures.
• Explain what sound localization is.
• Define why Horses do not appear to be good at sound localization.
• Explain how Horse and Human hearing changes as they age.
• Discuss how Horses react to different types of noises in their environment and how desensitisation can be a useful training tool when getting them used to unfamiliar noises.
• Describe how you can effectively use different tones of voice when training Horses.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the module you will be able to:

• Recognise the basic anatomy of the Horses nose.
• Describe the Vomeronasal Organ and it’s function.
• Define what Pheromones are and give an example of there function.
• Explain the Horses Flehmen response.
• Discuss smell and perception in Horses.
• Summarise the similarities between Horse and Human smelling ability.
• Discuss how Horses rely on their sense of smell.
• Recognise how important allowing your Horse to sniff their environment is.
• Explain the process commonly seen when Horse’s meet and how this can be managed in the safest possible way.
• Describe how Horses taste and why sweet and salty flavours are important.
• Discuss how taste should be considered when Bitting horses.
• Summarise the Do’s and Don’ts when considering our horses smell and taste.

By the end of the module you will be able to:

• Review key facts on Horse Senses from the previous three modules.
• Describe three Brain Level Processes which fuse perception from all senses.
• Define what Categorical Perception is and the differences between Horse and Human abilities.
• Explain what Sensory Compensation is and why it would be beneficial to be more aware of this when training horses.
• Discuss some of the reasons why it’s so important we know what is normal for each individual horse we’re working with.
• Define what Neural Fatigue refers to  (term taken from Horse Brain, Human Brain by Janet L Jones, 2020).
• Discuss what a static cue is and there use in training horses.
• Summarise the concept of riding with and against the Horses brain.
• Define what Pressure and Release means.