A foal has a highly developed nervous and muscular system that allows it to follow its mother. The foal learns what it is supposed to do from its mother, other herd members and the environment in which it is raised. The potential for learning seems to be more during this period than during any other time in the horse s life. The horse is a social animal, prone to flight. The horse matures quickly, rapidly learns the disciplines and rules adherent to the social structure in which it is raised, eagerly following it s leader.
Fear causes the flight response that greatly diminishes the horse s ability to learn.
The human species is predatory and social. Social contact is necessary, but communication is often characterised by impatience and aggression. There is a noticeable difference between the sexes concerning communication techniques. The male is overall, more impatient and aggressive than the female. In addition to being milder in the aforementioned communication techniques, the female is more protective and nurturing than the male, she a mother.