run away as fast as they can, they also kick out with there hind legs as defense.
A horse's first instinct if it is afraid is to run.
A horse's first instinct when frightened or startled is to run away. The second instinct is to fight in order to protect itself.
horses first instinct is to run, to get away from whatever is scaring them and if all else fails, defend itself. -HorseOwner
To run away from the danger. If he cannot, however, he will fight the danger with teeth and hoof.
flight or fight and if it is afraid it is going to have a flight instinct
A horses first instinct when fearful is almost always to flee first and ask questions later. In some cases though the horse is attack, but that is not common.
horses are fight or flight animals. Their first instinct will either be to kick or bite in self defense or run away.
When a horse is frightened or afraid their first instinct is to Flee, run or get away. known as spooking.
to bite
Bolt.
Yes, I am a camel and I'm very scared of horses
run away