Which of the following is listed as normal behavior in horses?

• A. Kicking, biting, flattening ears, whinnying
• B. Bucking, rearing, charging and aggression in horses
• C. Pushing, tail switching, ground pawing and charging
• D. Cows enter in groups and leave in groups

Answer: (A)

Normal horse behavior shows how they communicate and interact in daily life. Horses use vocalizations and body language to express mood and intentions, and certain actions like kicking and biting appear in social or defensive contexts, while flattening the ears signals irritation or caution. Whinnying is a common horse sound that people frequently hear when horses communicate with herd mates or humans. This combination reflects the everyday repertoire you’d expect to observe in handling and caring for horses, making it the best match for what’s considered normal. The other options describe more extreme or species-specific behaviors, or mix in actions that aren’t typical horse behavior in normal, calm settings.