Equine Behaviour

Name: Equine Behaviour
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Principles and Practice

By Daniel S. Mills and Kathryn J. Nankervis

Summary

Equine Behaviour by Daniel S. Mills and Kathryn J. Nankervis delves into the science underlying horse behaviour. It provides an insightful examination of how domestication and evolution have shaped the way horses interact with their environment and humans. The book is geared towards understanding the intricacies of equine psychology and social structures within a natural and controlled setting.
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You might enjoy this book if you're fascinated by the intricate behaviours of horses and want to delve into the scientific explanations behind their actions. It's an enlightening read for those interested in animal behaviour, equine enthusiasts, and anyone keen on understanding the dynamics of human-horse interactions.

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.

Description

Understanding the flexibility and limits of behaviour is essential to improving both the horse's welfare and its performance. This text addresses the fundamental principles which 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, and learning and training techniques including developments in join-up and imprint training.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780632048786

Publisher: John Wiley and Sons Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 14 October 1998

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Wiley-Blackwell

Audience: Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 13.0mm

Width: 174.0mm

Height: 246.0mm

Weight: 535g

Pages: 240

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About the Author

Daniel Mills BVSc, MRCVS is a Veterinary Surgeon and Senior Lecturer in Behavioural Studies at De Montfort University, Lincoln, from where he also runs a referral behaviour clinic, and Kathryn Nankervis BSC (Hons), MSc is a Lecturer in Equine Physiology at De Montfort University, Lincoln. She is also the founder of the Equi-Tutor Learning Programme.

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