Equine Behaviour : Principles and Practice

Daniel S Mills

ISBN 10: 0632048786 / ISBN 13: 9780632048786

Published by Wiley Sep 1998, 1998

About this Item

Neuware - 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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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Equine Behaviour : Principles and Practice
• Publisher: Wiley Sep 1998
• Publication Date: 1998
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0632048786
• ISBN 13: 9780632048786
• Binding: Taschenbuch
• Condition: Neu
• Dimensions: 243W x 172H x 18D millimeters 243 millimeters width by 172 millimeters height by 18 millimeters depth
• Weight: 440 grams

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Synopsis

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".

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.