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Questions and Answers
What does Kristi think of her father's training methods for horses?
What does Kristi think of her father's training methods for horses?
- She is unsure about his methods.
- She feels they are outdated and ineffective.
- She thinks he is the best horse trainer in the world. (correct)
- She believes they are too strict.
Why does Kristi want Babe to walk calmly through the water?
Why does Kristi want Babe to walk calmly through the water?
- She believes it's easier than jumping.
- She wants to show off to her friends.
- She wants to follow her father's rules. (correct)
- She is scared to cross without help.
What challenges does Kristi face when trying to get Babe to cross the stream?
What challenges does Kristi face when trying to get Babe to cross the stream?
- Babe is too tired to move.
- Babe is frightened of the water. (correct)
- Kristi forgets how to urge her pony.
- There is a muddy bank blocking their path.
What does Kristi's father suggest about giving Babe a lead across the stream?
What does Kristi's father suggest about giving Babe a lead across the stream?
What does Kristi’s excitement about going trail riding suggest about her character?
What does Kristi’s excitement about going trail riding suggest about her character?
What can be inferred about Babe's behavior near the stream?
What can be inferred about Babe's behavior near the stream?
How does Kristi attempt to encourage Babe to move across the stream?
How does Kristi attempt to encourage Babe to move across the stream?
What can be concluded about the importance of the experience Kristi is gaining through trail riding?
What can be concluded about the importance of the experience Kristi is gaining through trail riding?
What does Kristi realize is essential for understanding Babe's behavior towards the stream?
What does Kristi realize is essential for understanding Babe's behavior towards the stream?
What action did Kristi take to encourage Babe to approach the stream?
What action did Kristi take to encourage Babe to approach the stream?
Which perspective does Kristi adopt to relate to Babe's fear?
Which perspective does Kristi adopt to relate to Babe's fear?
Why did Babe initially refuse to walk through the stream?
Why did Babe initially refuse to walk through the stream?
What did Kristi do to reassure Babe before attempting the stream crossing?
What did Kristi do to reassure Babe before attempting the stream crossing?
How did Kristi's father describe a horse's reaction to dark areas on the road?
How did Kristi's father describe a horse's reaction to dark areas on the road?
What does Kristi learn about empathy towards horses during her experience?
What does Kristi learn about empathy towards horses during her experience?
What ultimately helped Babe to trust Kristi during the stream crossing?
What ultimately helped Babe to trust Kristi during the stream crossing?
Study Notes
Kristi's Riding Experience
- Kristi is learning to ride a pony named Babe.
- Her father wants her to learn how to think like a horse.
- He encourages Kristi to ride on trails instead of just in a ring.
- The pony refuses to go through a stream.
- Kristi learns that horses can be scared of things that look like holes.
- Kristi realizes that horses might not understand the same things people do
Thinking like a horse
- Kristi learns that horses can perceive things differently.
- Horses may be scared of things they don't understand.
- Kristi tries to understand Babe's fear, which helps her to overcome it.
- Kristi thinks like a horse, and sees the water in the stream as a potential danger.
- She learns to empathize with her pony's perspective.
Key Takeaways
- Horses are perceptive animals and might be scared of objects or situations that humans don't find frightening.
- Understanding a horse's perspective is essential to caring for them.
- Kristi gains a deeper understanding of her pony, and their bond is stronger.
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Description
Join Kristi on her journey to learn how to ride her pony, Babe, and understand the way horses perceive the world. This quiz explores Kristi's challenges and insights as she learns to empathize with her pony's fears and motivations. Discover the essential takeaways about caring for and riding horses.
