Perception: reception of information from sensory receptors from the animal’s surroundings, and the organisation, interpretation and conscious experience of this input (from Rørvang et al., 2020). 

Rørvang, M. V., Nielsen, B. L., & McLean, A. N. (2020). Sensory Abilities of Horses and Their Importance for Equitation Science. Frontiers in Veterinary Science, 7. https://doi.org/10.3389/fvets.2020.00633