Equine Behaviour in Mind : Applying Behavioural Science to the Way We Keep, Work and Care for Horses

Apply behavioural science to everyday horse care, training, management, and welfare.

Equine Behaviour in Mind is written for people who work with horses and for owners who want to better understand how thoughtful changes can improve daily interactions. Suzanne Rogers presents a mindful, horse-centric approach to working with horses, using academic behavioural research to support understanding of horse behaviour and practical changes that can positively improve horses' lives.

This 232-page guide combines theory with practical application, helping readers think critically and objectively about the way they manage, train, work with, and care for horses. Real-world examples and case studies show how behaviour-minded horse management can be applied in a range of situations.

• Uses behavioural science to explain horse behaviour and support better daily interactions
• Encourages mindful horsemanship and a horse-centric approach to care and training
• Covers multiple contexts including breeding, training, competing, and teaching riding
• Applies behavioural thinking to medical and dental check-ups, rehabilitation, rescue, and welfare change
• Includes real-world examples and case studies to connect theory with practical horse management

From developed to developing countries, this book considers how welfare-focused change can be driven through better understanding, more objective thinking, and practical adjustments to the way people work with horses. Equine Behaviour in Mind is a valuable resource for horse owners, trainers, riders, equine professionals, and anyone interested in animal welfare and behaviour-minded horse care.