How does a horse defend itself from other animals?

Answer 1

The horse is a prey animal, so it generally chooses to run away whenever possible; its speed is its main defense. However, if forced to fight, the horse will primarily kick and bite. It may rear up to better kick with its front feet, but that is unlikely since it doesn't want to expose its belly to a predator.

Answer 2

Horses will often run away, to outrun attackers. But they can kick with their hooves, and (to a lesser extent) bite at their foes.

Horses are 'flight or fight' animals. They will always choose flight first. They know that getting away from danger is much safer than staying to fight. If they don't see flight as an option, they will have to fight. Horses are incredibly strong. They use their teeth and hooves with all their muscle behind them. If you have every been bit or kicked by a horse, it will give you an idea of how lethal these weapons can be. If you watch horses in a group or 'herd' you will see they don't like to use force so they have body language. Pinned ears, a butt with tucked tail presented as a warning, etc. They would much rather just warn than actually fight, even among themselves. So if you spend much time around these huge animals learn their body language, they usually give people the same warning signs so it's important that you recognize them.

Answer 3

By kicking with their rear legs and biting. Horses kick can deliver a kick with 2,000 pounds per square inch (psi) and can bite down with 500 psi. I hope I provided the answer you were looking for.

Answer 4

Horses have good hearing and eyesite, they can run away from predators. Horses use their keen eyesight and hearing to warn them so they can run away.

Answer 5

Uually they just run away or they can even bite or kick the predator.

Answer 6

they stand up?