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Equine Behaviour: Principles and Practice (Paperback)

by BVSc MRCVS Mills Daniel (Author), BSc MSc Nankervis Kathryn (Author) "We may be motivated in our study of behaviour by the hope that we can improve the performance of our own horse in some particular..." (more)
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  • Paperback: 240 pages
  • Publisher: WileyBlackwell (14 Oct 1998)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0632048786
  • ISBN-13: 978-0632048786
  • Product Dimensions: 23.9 x 17 x 1.5 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 99,512 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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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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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.


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We may be motivated in our study of behaviour by the hope that we can improve the performance of our own horse in some particular way, seeking to make it do what we want, but in studying horse behaviour and its origins and management in general terms, we should not forget that not all horses are winners. Read the first page
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8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Very good behaviour book, 4 Aug 2003
By J. Semmence (Oxfordshire, UK) - See all my reviews
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This book takes a rounded approach to the subject of behaviour. It explains not only the mental reasons for responses (for example the flight response in horses) but also the scientific process the animal goes through (nerve impulses, brain patterns etc). It does get a little bit difficult to read within the scientific parts of the book as it goes into so much depth but the discussions and comments at the end of each chapter more than summerize the previous pages.

I was a little disappointed with the 'in depth' sections it promised on imprint training and joinup as there were only a few paragraphs on each. However, the book itself is an essential read and its the best behaviour book I've read by far.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Ideal for equine science students, 30 Jun 2003
This book is ideal when wanting to learn more about equine ethology, welfare and behaviour. It is clearly explained with up to date views and knowledge. The author uses looks at equine behaviour with a cutting edge veiw point Thourghly worth while learning resource.
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