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In the text, "Say what, Horse?" the research that the text gives about horses ability to communicate is very interesting and in " I see what your saying gives a lot of information about horses communicating. For example in paragraph 4 it states, " Research at the University of Sussex in England has identifief 17 different facial expressions in horses." This shows that the research that they have got is explaining the facial expressions of a horse and how that is communication.

In the text it also talks more about research in paragraph 8, " Researchers based for Ethical Equitation in Italy created an experiment. " This experiment shows how the horses get attracked and how the horses nod there heads or touch the humans. The experiment helped get more information on how horses communicate and i think that its very interesting how the horses communicate.

Overall i think the horses communincating is amazing and i think that it is very creative on how the humans find things to reveal how horses really do communicate.

First of all, we discovered that horses can communicate with facial expressions. New research from the University of Sussex has identified 17 different facial expressions that horses use and understand when feeling different emotions, some of which are similar to those of humans. According to paragraph 6, horses interpret these facial expressions and motions more harshly, because horses are highly sensitive to motion, a small movement such as a person frowning, to them, could look like a threatening angry face. According to paragraph 3, horses can also use their facial expressions to warn other horses, or tell them to back away, which shows that horses have already known how to communicate with each other for a long time.

Secondly, researchers at the School of Ethical Equitation had discovered that horses try to use actions to communicate with and get the attention of humans when they want something. Based on paragraph 8, during an investigation, horses use actions like jerking its head, nodding, or looking directly at the human in order to get their attention to get food. This shows that horses try to communicate with humans through body language, but we have not been paying attention.

Finally, horses have been found to be able to distinguish abstract symbols, and determine their meaning within a couple of days of teaching in order to communicate, the same way humans do when reading. According to paragraph 12, horses can be trained to distinguish different shapes that are on boards or cards, during a Norwegian study in 2016, two simple shapes were placed in front of horses, a vertical bar meaning "Take off my blanket," and a horizontal bar meaning "Put on my blanket." The horses were trained using treats, and within two weeks, all of the horses could understand each symbol, and would interact with the boards to get what they wanted.

In conclusion, these new studies have found that horses are able to communicate with humans through reading, actions, and making and understanding facial expressions. Horses have been interacting, and watching humans since they were domesticated 5,500 years ago. Only now have we started to listen, and given them more opportunity to speak their mind.

The scientist observed how dogs do these sometimes to in order for humans to understand.  Horses are great animals that know how to communicate in different ways. As in one study they taught horses to distinguish among simple shapes that had different sentences such as "put my blanket on" or put my blanket off" and they were able to learn it within 14 days, it tells you more in paragraph 12. they are able to read faces and emotions. Through my conclusion the horses have many smart ways to show there love.

"Breaking News!! Horses can communicate with humans!" Wait, What? Yeah, new evidence shows that horses can communicate in with humans. Let's dive a little deeper into this topic and see for ourselves."

First of all, students from the University of Sussex England conducted a study to see if horses have facial expressions. "The University of Sussex in England has identified 17 different facial expressions in horses...Some horses expressions are similar to those of humans."(paragraph 2) Sussex also conducted a study to see if horses recognize human facial expressions. Paragraph 5 explains this, "They showed horses photos of people with angry or happy faces. Horses turned their heads to view the angry expressions with their left eyes." This shows that horses have feelings and recognize emotions.

Secondly, the School for Ethical Equitation in Italy conducted an experiment where they placed some type of incentive for the horse (Food or treats) where the horse couldn't get it. "A human stood passively nearby." (explains paragraph 8) The horse would than try to get the horses attention. "Researchers observed horses looking at the bucket, then at the human, then back at the bucket. If the human did nothing in response, the horse would try other tricks to attract the human's gaze- nod is head, jerk its nose quickly toward the bucket, or change positions so it could make eye contact." explains paragraph 8. This shows horses using body language to communicate with humans.

Finally, a Norwegian study showed horses using shapes to communicate. Paragraph 10 describes, "Basically, they can read." The study trained horses to touch different shapes which meant different things. "A vertical bar meant 'take my blanket off.' A horizontal bar meant 'Put my blanket on.' And a blank board meant 'No change." says paragraph 12. The horses were challenged. On warm days they put a blanket on the horse to see what it would do. The horse would signal to take the blanket off. This helped humans communicate with horses.

In conclusion, horses can definitely communicate in more ways than one. Whether it be by flashcards or bribing them with treats, they find way to communicate with humans.

Have you ever wondered how horses communicate with each other and with humans? Recent research has revealed fascinating insights into their sophisticated communication skills. Horses use a mix of body language, vocalizations, and facial expressions to convey complex messages.The discovery enhances our understanding of their intelligence and social behavior, and it has important implications for how we ineract with and care for these remarkable animals.

    One of the most intriguing aspects of horse communication is their use of body language. For example, a horse's ears can signal its mood-ears pinned back indicate aggresion or discomfort. Horses also have 17 different facial expressions horses use to signal how they feel. "Research at the University of Sussex in England has identified 17 different facial expressions in horses". Understanding these subtle cues can greatly improve how we interact and care for horses, ensuring their well-being and strengthing the bond between humans and these majestic animals.

    In addition to body language, horses also use vocalizations to communicate. They produce a range of sounds, from whinnies and neighs to snorts and sighs, each conveying a different message. For instance, a soft nicker is often a sign of affection or greeting, while a loud neigh can signal distress. Horses can also be trained to use abstract symbols to communicate. "A 2016 Norweigan study showed that horses can use abstract symbols to communicate". Horses were taught to recgonize simple shapes presented on boards. Certain shapes meant certain requests like "Take my blanket off", "Put my blanket on" and so many more.

    Understanding the intricate ways horses communicate allows us to build stronger, more empathetic relationships with them. By being attentive to their body language, vocalizations, and facial expressions, we can ensure their needs are met and their well-being is prioritized. This deeper connection benefits both the horses and us, enriching our experiences. Embracing this knowledge leads to more effective and compassionate care. Ultimately, it enhances the bond between humans and these intelligent animals.

This is a 5 out of 5 by the way. Ez Dubz

Ever wondered how horses are able to communicate with us humans and how they do it? Well in this essay I will show you what horses do to communicate.

First, it says in the text, "Humans have been communicating with horses since we first domesticated them around 5,500 years ago." This shows that us people have had a lot of experience with horses. Nowadays we know that horses are able to read our moods and are able to communicate from that, but we fail to understand it. But science is finally catching on to it.

Second, it says in the text, "Research at the University of Sussex in England has identified 17 different facial expressions in horses." This shows that people have been studying horses because now they can identify different facial expressions and know what each individual one means. The texts states, "Some horse expressions are similar to those of humans-for instance, but horses and humans raise the skin above their eyes when experiencing negative emotions." This shows that Horse can act similar to humans in terms of emotions, this helps people understand horses better.

End, horses have been domesticated for over 5,000 years, and as of present day, we've been able to communicate with them. Horses have been using facial expressions, and symbols to communicate with us humans, I believe that horses are really beginning to understand us, and maybe in the future, we'll be able to fully understand them and feel how they feel.8

Humans have been trying to communicate with animals for thousands of years. Learning how how to talk to animals can benefit us in many ways. I will talk about studies that tried to better communicate with Horses.'

Horses have worked with humans in many ways, and have for thousands of years. Recent studies have shown that Horses are more intelligent than we thought. Research at the University of Sussex have shown that horses have 17 different facial expressions to show different emotions. The University of Sussex has also showed us horses can understand human facial expressions. The text says, "They showed horses photos of angry people and happy people. Horses turned their heads to view the angry expressions with their left eyes".

We also know that horses can read symbols and respond using body language. A 2016 Norwegian study has showed us horses can use abstract symbols to communicate. They also asked the horses questions which they responded too. The text says, "Horses were trained to distinguish among simple shapes on boards. A vertical bar meant "Take my blanket off". A horizontal bar meant "Put my blanket on".", this shows horses can distinguish different symbols and make decisions using them.

In this essay I explained how horses could communicate with humans using symbols and body language. Humans are still learning more about how to communicate with animals in more detail.

     First, horses can surprisingly recognize facial expressions. In paragraph 4 it says "Research at the University of Sussex in England has identified 17 different facial expressions in horses." Another example of how horses can use their facial expressions to communicate is in paragraph 3 when it says "The longer the horses have known each other, the more subtle the threats become, until just a squinty-eyed look from a boss can get a lower-ranked animal to move away. So it makes sense that facial expressions would be important to them, but horse facial expressions went unstudied until very recently."

     Secondly, research study shows that horses can communicate using symbols. In paragraph 10 it says "A 2016 Norwegian study showed that horses can use abstract symbols to communicate. Basically, they can read." An example of how horses can use these symbols to communicate with humans is in paragraph 12 were it says "Horses were trained to distinguish among simple shapes presented on boards. A vertical bar meant "Take my blanket off." A horizontal bar meant "Put my blanket on." And a blank board meant "No change."

     In conclusion horses have their ways when it comes to communicating. Hopefully someday there will be an easier way to communicate with all  different types of animals.

Recent research has unveiled fascinating insights into the communication abilities of horses, revealing that these animals possess a sophisticated method of interaction that goes beyond mere vocalizations. This new understanding challenges traditional views of horse behavior and highlights the importance of recognizing their emotional and social intelligence.

One of the key findings from the research is that horses are highly attuned to human emotions and can respond accordingly. For instance, studies have shown that horses can recognize human facial expressions and differentiate positive and negative emotions. This ability suggests that horses not only communicate with each other but engage in a form of social interaction with humans, responding to cues and adjusting their behavior based on the emotional state of people around them.

Additionally, the research emphasizes the role of body language in horse communication. Horses use their ears, tails, and overall posture to express their feeling and intentions. A horse may feel threatened or aggressive while a horses ears are pined back., while a horse with a relaxed posture and forward ears is likely friendly or curious.

In  conclusion, the new research on horses communication abilities reveals a complex system that encompasses emotional recognition.

First, horses might not look like humans but they act like them.For instance, horses are more comfortable with other horses they've been around more than once.They are friendly to each other and didn't see them as a threat.Horses also make facial expressions like people do.Researchers have studied that horses make up to 17 facial expressions. That's more that dogs or chimpanzees as stated in paragraph 4.The facial expressions horses make are very similar to the ones humans make.For example, in paragraph 4 when humans are facing a negative emotion they raise their eyebrows and horses do that same thing.Not only can they make facial expressions they understand some of them too.When they studied the horses they noticed that horses turn their head when looking at angry faces.They didn't react much to happy faces as they thought.

Horses can communicate with each other through expressions, but they can also communicate with us using those skills.In paragraph 8 researchers studied horses to see if they can also communicate with humans too.They put oats, carrots, or apples out of the horses reach as a person was standing near by and studied what the horses would do.They would try and get their attention and even touching the person if they walked away.In 2016 researchers found out that horses could communicate by using abstract symbols which means they could read as stated in the 10th paragraph.In the span of 14 days all 23 horses learned what each symbol means.The symbols where a vertical bar which meant "take my blanket off" , a horizontal bar which meant "put my blanket on" and the last symbol was a blank board which meant "no change" as stated in paragraph 12.When it got cold the horses asked to have their blanket put back on and when it was a hot day they asked for it to be taken off, so they communicated their needs with humans by using symbols.

In conclusion horses are very complex animals who know things we didn't even know about them until now.They can read symbols and communicate with humans which is totally cool and crazy.In the 14th paragraph is says that horses having been watching us closer than we imagined, so if they are doing that what other things are they doing that we don't know about?

What new research reveals about horses ability to communicate is said in paragraph 5 that "They showed horses photos of people with angry or happy face. Horses turned their heads to view the angry expressions with their left eye"  and that dogs tend to do the same look or expression as the horse. Its also expected for horses to probably have similar understandings as human and facial expressions because its what they are kind of trained for.

When people ride horses they have the lasso stuff and the gear connected to their body and the way they pull them to move one way signals communication and body movement. In paragraph 6 it says "Horse people have always known that horses are good at reading our moods" and that's most likely caused by seeing so many people and trainers. In paragraph 6 it talks about how horses find certain expressions on the human face as a threat and if you think about it, horses are still growing so you can only imagine more of what they understand about humans.

Also the whole story talks about how horses able to tell of human facial expressions and im pretty sure all animals can too and they kind of have the similarites to human brain and once you teach animals rules or any tricks that are similar to human activites they learn more aout facial expressions based on again expressions.

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Explain how do horses communicate with the new research? Humans have been communicating with horses since they first domesticated them but the conversations are usually one way because they get told what to do so they cant just say something back because people don't understand them. So Researchers finding out that hourses are good at reading emotion is good and it will change a lot so people can see if there horses are mad or if they need space and also so they can learn more about there horses.

Researchers Identified that horses could tell our emotions and there heart beat went up when the person was mad but when the person was happy then the horses heart rate went down and that shows that horses can be able to tell your emotions and sorta talk to you whenever they are like sad or mad.

The research reveals on how the horses can reveal there emotions and also they how they can tell even if your sad it might seem like to horses that your mad at them when really your happy so its also kinda hard for them to read your emotions because they see way different then we do.

They always said that horses might be able to read moods and emotions but they werent sure of it but now after all the research its pretty obvious that they can read emotions and the mood that your in because the researchers showed that, it also might be good for the horse to express there emotion just incase they are stressed or mad about something or even if they are mad at you because they could need space but if we dont know that they could hurt us and we don't know why they were trying to hurt us because we think we didnt do anything but really they could just need some space from us.

Horses establish and maintain social hierarchies through a system of visual signals and mostly facial exprosstions.

   First, horses use facial expressions to communicate with each other on an everyday basis. As stated in paragraph 3, "The longer the horses have known each other, the more subtle the threats become, until just a squinty-eyed look from a boss can get a lower-ranked animal to move away". This shows that facial expressions are important to them. It was brought to my attention in paragraph 4 that horses have, "17 different facial expressions". Now that we know that horses use facial expressions, lets talk about how they understand them. In paragraph 5 it states, "The horses' heartbeats sped up when  viewing angry faces. Smiling expressions didn't prompt either a head turn or a change in heart rate". This shows that horses are able to understand the facial expressions that we make.

   Second, horses can communicate with us using their skills. It states in paragraph 8, "If the human did nothing in response, the horse would try other tricks to attract the human's gaze-nod its head, jerk its nose quickly toward the bucket". This shows that even though horses cannot speak, they still have their very own way of communicating with us humans.

Lastly, horses can actually use symbols to communicate with us. For example, it says on paragraph 13, "On another rainy, moderately cool day, 10 out of 12 horses asked for a blanket". This shows that when trained, horses can use various symbols to successfully communicate with humans.

   This explains what research has taught us about horses.

One of the most significant breakthroughs in equine communication studies is the discovery that horses are highly sensitive to human emotions and can form a deep understanding of human inventions. Researchers at the University of Sussex conducted an experiment where horses were presented with two different humans, one displaying friendly and calm demeanor, and the other exhibiting a more hostile and aggressive behavior. The horses consistently showed more comfort curiosity around the calm human, demonstrating their ability to pick up on emotional cues and differentiate between positive and negative social signals. This suggests that horses not only recognize emotions but can respond in ways that reflect an understanding of those emotions.

This ability to empathize with human feelings indicates that horses can build complex, trusting relationships with their human companions, as they are capable of interpreting subtle changes in human body language and tone.

Equally fascinating is the research into how horses communicate with each other within a herd. Horses are social animals that rely on group dynamics to ensure their survival, and their communication with one another is often far more intricate than casual observation would suggest. Horses communicate through a combination of vocalizations, body language, and subtle facial expressions. The body language of horses, including ear position, tail movement, and posture, plays a crucial role in expressing emotions such as aggression, submission, or curiosity. For instance, when one horse flattens its ears against its head, it signals discomfort or aggression, while a horse with its ears pricked forward is often displaying interest or attentiveness.

Further expanding on this, studies have also shown that horses possess a high level of interspecies communication, especially with humans. A study by the University of Edinburgh demonstrated that horses could distinguish between different human facial expressions, responding more positively to human faces displaying happiness and calmness. This suggests that horses are not only able to interpret emotions through human body language but can also process complex visual cues, reinforcing the idea that horses engage in a form of non-verbal communication that is multifaceted and adaptable. Horses appear to be particularly adept at understanding human cues, which is a testament to their long history of domestication and interaction with humans.

In conclusion, new research into horse communication reveals that these animals are not just passive participants in their interactions with humans and other horses. They are active communicators who possess the ability to read emotional cues, engage in complex social interactions, and respond to both human equine signals. The emotional intelligence of horses is far more advanced than we once realized, and their ability to connect with their own kind and humans is a testament to their highly developed communication skills. As more research unfolds, we are likely to uncover even more about horses use both subtle and overt means of communication to navigate their world, offering deeper insights into the bond they share with humans and their own species.

     First, one way that new research has shown us the horse's abilities to communicate with humans is facial expressions, emotions, and moods. This is said in the section labeled as "I See What You're Saying" in paragraph 5, where it states "Scientists were interested to learn that, though horses and people have very differently shaped faces and skulls, horses appeared to accurately read human emotions." This tells us that scientists were also surprised to find out in their newest studies that horses are able to read us humans even though they have different shaped faces and skulls.

     Second, other types of studies have revealed that horses can use symbols to communicate with us humans if we provide and train them to remember them. In the selection labeled as "Flashcards for Horses" in paragraph 12 it tells us exactly this. The text states, "horses were trained to distinguish among simple shapes presented on boards." and also in paragraph 12 it states, "All 23 horses in the study learned the symbols within 14 days, in sessions lasting 10-15 minutes.". This shows us that horses are very intelligent animals who can pick up on things quickly. This is a good thing because scientists can use this to their advantage by teaching them to give them certain symbols if they want something or need to tell them something.

     In conclusion, the selection"Say What, Horse?" Jessie Haas, shows us that new studies made by scientists have revealed more about the horse's ability to communicate with humans.

One important finding was from research at the University of Sussex in England. Researchers have identified 17 different facial expressions in horses, which is more than dogs (16) or chimpanzees (14)! These same researchers wondered whether or not horses recognized human facial expressions. They learned that horses turned their heads to view angry expressions with their left eyes, and while smiling expressions didn't prompt a head turn or change in heart rate, angry faces did. Researchers and scientists were very interested to learn that, even though horses and people have very differently shaped faces and skulls, the horses appeared to accurately read human emotions.

Equally important is body language/ interspecies communication. Researchers based at the School for Ethical Equitation in Italy did an experiment with buckets of food beyond the reach of a horse. A human would then stand nearby, and the horse would try to get the human's attention.The horse would look at the bucket, then at the human, then back to the bucket back and forth. When the human wouldn't do anything in response to this, the horse would nod its head, change position to make eye contact, or jerk their nose to the bucket. If the human moved or walked away, some of the horses would go up to the person and touch them.

Adding onto that is the fact that horses can do something you never would have expected. A Norwegian study done in 2016 showed us that horses can actually use abstract symbols to communicate, which simply put means that they can read.There is a sort of controversial thing with horses, which is if they need or prefer having a blanket on during winter. Considering this, the Norwegian scientists decided they would ask them. The horses were trained to distinguish among simple shapes presented on boards. A vertical bar would mean to take of the blanket, a blank board meant no change, and a horizontal bar meant to put the blanket back on.They trained the horses using treats to touch the board that represented what they wanted.

In conclusion, new research has revealed that horses are way more communicative and emotionally intelligent than we thought before. From reading human facial expressions to using body language and even reading (wow!), horses have developed a variety of ways to interact with humans. To me, these discoveries highlight the deep connection that humans can have with horses.

In paragraph 7-9, it say that Researchers based at the school for Ethical Equitation in Italy created an experiment in which they placed bucket of oats, carrots, or apples beyond the reach of a horse. A human stood nearby. The horse kept looking at the bucket then the human. If the human did not respond, the horse would try something else to attract the human.

   In paragraph 12-13, it says that Horses were trained to communicate by using simple shapes shown on the boards.A vertical bar meant ''Take my blanket off''. A horizontal bar meant "Put my blanket on". And a blank board meant "No change". Next ,the horses were given a challenge ---A heavy blanket on a warm day or no blanket on a cold day. The horses chose appropriately asking for jackets when it's cold and no jacket when it is hot.

     Firstly, the first research scientists used to communicate with horses is facial expressions. We we're able to know the expressions from a horse by the University of Sussex in England. There are 17 different expressions horses has and Scientist started to experiment on the horses expressions. Scientists used different photos of human expresions to see what the horses would react to it. For the angry expression of a human; the horse looked at the photo with it's left eye. As it was looking at the photo, the horse's heartbeat sped up while looking at the angry expression of humans. On paragraphs 3 to 6, it shows how horses can read human emotions and communicate with other horses with expressions.

     Secondly, the next research scientists used to identify the horses ability to communicate is body language. In this experiment, the scientists placed shapes to give out a command from the horse to do something with the blanket. There are 3 symbols. The first symbol is a horizontal bar that means "Put my blanket on". The 2nd symbol is a vertical bar that means "Take my blanket off". Lastly, the final symbol is the blank board that means "No change". All 23 horses we're put into the test after 14 days of training. On a warm and cold raining day, all the horses we're asked for no blanket on warm day, and with blanket on cold days. On paragraphs 10 to 13, it shows how horses can communicate by body language.

     In conclusion, horses can communicate from body language and facial expressions as of right now. This is how they communicate with other horses and with other animals when they are mad, happy, or sad.

First, in paragraph 12, the text states, "Horses were trained to distinguish among simple shapes presented on boards. A vertical bar meant "Take my blanket off." A horizontal bar meant "Put my blanket on." And a blank board meant "No change." The horses were systematically trained, using positive reinforcement (treats), to touch the appropriate board. All 23 horses in the study learned the symbols within 14 days, in sessions lasting 10 or 15 minutes." This experiment was very successful by the horses getting to understand the process they were being taught fairly quickly with all of them only doing it in 14 days of short sessions.

Second of all, horses see very well and big and this helps with horses being able to see what they are choosing to make the decision in the experiment. When humans make little movements horses see it as a big threat if it is an ugly look. The whole experiment came from people not deciding if horses should have blankets or not so they decided to ask the horses themselves. When they asked the horses most said yes because they learned if they chose the other one they would not get a blanket. After realizing what each symbol did, they started to actually have knowledge of what they were choosing and what was going to happen after they chose it.

In conclusion, horses can communicate with humans even if it's not from speaking.

     First, horses can commuicate through facial expressions, called a pecking order. For example, "just a squinty-eyed look from a boss can get a lower-ranked animal to move away." Reaserch at the University of Sussex in England identified 17 different facial expressions that horses use. Some horse expressions are similar to those of humans. Researches wondered whether horses could recognize human facial expressions.

First, researchers at Sussex University in England showed horses photos of angry and happy people, the horses reacted to the photo of an angry person and they did the same thing that dogs do when they see you're angry.When the researchers showed them the happy faces they did not react.Horses have been very good at reading our moods.Horses see up to 50 percent larger than we do so a little twitch of a frown of a human face may seem like a large and scary scowl to them.Horses can understand what different human expressions mean like I kind of said earlier.

Horses can also use simple shapes like lines to communicate.Norwegian scientists trained horses to understand what different shapes mean like a vertical is take the blanket off and a horizontal bar means put my blanket back on and a blank board means no change.In 14 days the horses learned what each shape means. Then they presented the horses with a challenge,a heavy blanket on hot days and no blanket on cold rainy days.The horses chose the appropriate answer to either not have a blanket on hot days or have a blanket on cold rainy days.

In conclusion horses can communicate with us by using shapes.

Can horse's really communicate with us? Could we communicate with them? New research says we might be able to.

Did you know that horses have 17 different facial expressions? Thats more then dogs and chimpanzees. Researchers found that horses react to angry faces but much to happy faces. As stated in the text "A horses' heartbeat speds up while viewing angry faves. Smiling expressions didn't prompt either a head turn or a change in heart rate." This shows that Horses can understand our body languege and can tell our moods apart. The reason for this is because there vision is adhanced so they see things very different. Horses actually use expressions a lot to communicate with one another.

Thanks to recent research we found that horses use more then just body language to exsprese themselves.  As stated in the text " A 2016 Norwegian study showed that horses can use abstract symbols to communicate. Basically, they can read." This shows that horses are smart enough to under stand that something has a meaning and they can use that to ask for something or say something. It took the horses about 14 days to understand what each symbol meant. Also stated in the text "Next, the horses were given a challenge—a heavy blanket on a warm day or no blanket on a cold day. When presented with the three symbols, all horses chose appropriately, asking to have a blanket taken off on a warm day, or put on when it was cold and rainy." Showing that horses the horse used there new way of communication just like we would with our way of communication.

Maybe one day we'll be able to have full on conversations with horses and other animals. Till then they might have to stick to  shapes and symbols.

   For years, people assumed that communication with horses was one sided, with humans giving commands. However, the research shoes that horses watch humans closely and respond to subtle cues. the article states, "horses have been watching us more closely than we imagined." This means horses are not just reacting but actively understanding and responding to their enviorment. Scientist are noe learining that horses have been trying to communicate with us in ways we are only beginning to understand

   In conclusion, horses use facial expressions, recognize human emotions, and even use symbols to communicate. These discoveries show that horses are far more intelligent and observent than many people thought. As research continues, we may find even more ways to understand and connect with them.

• Have you ever wished that animals could talk to you? Well even though animals like horses can't talk, they definitely have different ways of communicating to other animals and humans.

         First, us humans have been communicating with horses when we domesticated them over 5,500 years ago. The communication process between the horse and a human is more of a "I say something, you listen" kind of relationship when it comes to the communication category. Soon the outcome to this kind of communication eventually led the horses to read our emotions and moods, in a way a human would typically not notice. Horses are highly visual animals, the animal established something called a pecking order, mainly by making threats. The longer the horses have known each other, the more calm the horses are with the threats. Facial expressions are almost an essential to their mood and how they feel that certain day. If Horses did not have these facial expressions, then there would be no way of knowing the mood the animal is feeling. This is one of many ways these animals communicate in their daily life.

         Second,  now that we have learned a little bit about the horses facial expressions and how they communicate with them. Lets talk about if horses can read humans facial expressions and understand what they are feeling. Research (The Sussex researchers) found that when they show a horse photos of a human face expressing happy and angry emotions, that the horses look at the angry picture with their left eyes. The horses heartbeat also increased while viewing the angry faces. As if they knew that the person in the photo is angry and they are scared or concerned. Now when they tried the smiling picture, the horse didn't even prompt a head turn or a change in heart rate. The horses seem to be not concerned when the person is happy and in a good mood, like they can be calm and relax. But when they see the person as angry and frustrated, they start to be concerned and nervous. Scientists have found out that horses indeed can accuratley read human emotions. People just assumed that horses just had some kind of sixth sense for being able to understand human emotions but it turned out that the horses are actually using vision. Their large eyes magnify objects so they can appear 50 percent larger than they do to us. Horses are also very in tuned with motion, a little twitch from another animal or human can seem like a huge threat to them.

      Third, even though horses using their facial expressions is such an important thing to communicate. They can also use their reading skills to communicate to humans and other horses. A 2016 Norwegian study shows how horses can use abstract symbols (basically they can read) to communicate. It has been noticed how putting blankets on horses can be incredibly controversial, so they decided to present simple shapes on boards so the horses can tell them when they want a blanket and when they don't want it. The vertical bar meant "Take my blanket off" while a horizontal bar meant "put my blanket on". And on a blank board meant "no change". The horses were trained, using positive reinforcement (treats). All horses that were conducted of 23 studied and learned symbols within 14 days, in sessions lasting 10 to 15 minutes. Then soon the horses were given a challenge-a heavy blanket on a warm day or no blanket on a cold day. They were presented with three symbols, all horses chose the symbols appropriately.

Horses have many unique ways of communicating with humans and other horses. From using facial expressions to express their mood, to understanding humans facial expressions more acurately than humans themselves, to literally being able to read. They are not just beautiful animals, they are also very smart. Maybe even smarter than humans sometimes.

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A summary on each paragraph, I see what you're saying is about how they can understand facial expressions I know this because in paragraph 3 it states "Research at the University of Sussex in England has identified 17 different facial expressions in horses". this shows that they have emotions. The same paragraph also states that "they showed horses photos of people with angry or happy faces ."Horses turned their heads to  view the angry expressions with their left eyes." " the horses' heartbeats sped up while viewing angry faces". " Smiling expressions didn't prompt either a head turn or a change in heart rate." This shows that horses can understand facial expressions.

Can You Get Me That?

Is about how horses try to communicate with us by touching or nodding their heads this is in paragraph 8 saying "Reasearchers based at the School for Ethical Equitation in Italy created an experiment in which they plced a bucket of oats, carrots, or apples beyond the reach of a horse." "If the human did nothing in response, the horse would try other tricks to attract the human's gaze- nod its head, jerk its nose quickly toward the bucket, or change position so it could make eye contact." this shows that the horses try to interact with us or atleast try to tell us something.

Flashcards for Horses

Is about how researchers wanted to know if the horses wanted blankets during different types of weather. I know this because it says on paragraph 12 and 13 "Horses were trained to distinguish among simple shapes presented on boards." "a blank board meant "no change"

"On another rainy day, moderately cool day, 10 out of 12 horses asked for a blanket. Two signaled, "I'm good!"

It's About Time!

Is about how horses are smarter than we think and they've been trying to tell us stuff since we've found them. paragraph 14 says "Horses have been watching us more closely than we imagined, for thousands of years." "They've been trying to tell us stuff, which we've mostly ignored".

That is a summary on each paragraph in the story "Say What, Horse".