Equine Behaviour Principles and Practice

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  • Engels
  • Hardcover
  • 9780632048786
  • 14 oktober 1998
  • 240 pagina's
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Enables students, trainers, riders and horse owners to understand the fundamental principles behind the behavior of horses and how to apply them in different situations in practice. This book looks at the constraints which apply to the modern horse because of its evolutionary history and the nature of the evolutionary process itself.

Almost every person working with horses will have studied equine behavior to a certain extent. Understanding the flexibility and limits of behaviour is essential to improving both the horse's welfare and its performance. This book will enable students, trainers, riders and horse owners to understand the fundamental principles behind the behavior of horses and how to apply them in different situations in practice.

Part 1 looks at the constraints which apply to the modern horse because of its evolutionary history and the nature of the evolutionary process itself. Part 2 examines the processes and mechanism which control the behaviour and responses of a horse and explores the sources of individual variation, whilst Part 3 looks at the effect of the environment on the horse's behaviour and welfare. This includes a critical look at current and recent training techniques such as 'imprint training and 'join up'.

Here is a readable, scientific text expertly illustrated throughout the clarify the key concepts in equine behaviour.



Understanding the flexibility and limits of behaviour is essential to improving both the horse's welfare and its performance. This book tackles the fundamental principles which will enable owners, riders, trainers and students to understand scientific principles and apply them in practice. Subjects covered include the analysis of influences on equine behaviour, the perceptual world of the horse, learning and training techniques including the latest developments in "join-up" and "imprint training".

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Bindwijze
Hardcover
Oorspronkelijke releasedatum
14 oktober 1998
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240
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Hoofdauteur
Daniel S. Mills
Tweede Auteur
Kathryn J. Nankervis
Co Auteur
Daniel S. Mills
Hoofduitgeverij
Wiley-Blackwell

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Equine Behaviour

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19 mm
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244 mm
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169 mm
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16 mm
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244 mm
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549 g

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