Ross Jacobs April 27, 2020 Behaviour, Horsemanship Work Ethic In Horses Ross Jacobs April 27, 2020 Behaviour, Horsemanship I don't know what people mean by a horse having a good work ethic. If we consult the dictionary, work ethic is defined as the principle that working hard is intrinsically virtuous or rewarding in itself. Horses definitely don't fit that definition.