EQUINE BEHAVIOUR - PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICE by Daniel S. Mills, Kathryn J. Nankervis ( 9780632048786 )

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EQUINE BEHAVIOUR - PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICE

By:

Daniel S. Mills, Kathryn J. Nankervis

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Paperback

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ISBN 10:

0632048786

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9780632048786

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Publisher:

JOHN WILEY AND SONS LTD

Pub. date:

16 September, 1998

Pages:

240

Description:

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.

Synopsis:

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 to clarify the key concepts in equine behaviour.

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Blackwell Science Ltd

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