Can Horses' Ear Direction Affect Jumping Success?

Ears pricked forward, you know your horse is alert and attentive. Ears pinned back, and he's clearly not a happy camper. Humans have long learned to recognize signs of behavior, pain, and attitude in horses based on the direction of the animal's ears. But can the ears also predict a horse's responsiveness to a task such as jumping? 

Read the findings on this topic from a session at the 9th Annual International Society for Equitation Science at www.thehorse.com