Humane, science-based horse training: Introduction to learning theory and exercises for everyday handling, care and fitness

Veillard-Muckensturm, Alizé

ISBN 10: 1999836316 / ISBN 13: 9781999836313

Published by Alize Veillard-Muckensturm, 2022

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Humane, science-based horse training: Introduction to learning theory and exercises for everyday handling, care and fitness
• Publisher: Alize Veillard-Muckensturm
• Publication Date: 2022
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1999836316
• ISBN 13: 9781999836313
• Binding: Soft cover
• Edition: 2nd Edition
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

Humane, science-based horse training is a type of training where the user combines an evidence-based understanding of equine behaviour with their genuine love and respect for horses in order to train and handle horses in an ethical yet effective way. This book with introduce you to the science behind animal training and explain how you can use positive reinforcement and other non-coercive techniques to train a wide range of behaviours. It also includes over 25 step-by-step training plans so you can go out and teach your horse to give his feet, lead calmly, back up, play fetch and so much more.

This book is written by animal trainer and behaviourist Alizé Veillard-Muckensturm who holds a 1st class Bsc (Hons) in animal behaviour and welfare from Hartpury University.

The 2nd edition has 30+ new pages including a new section on consent training, 7 new training plans, new theory exercises and answers to frequently asked questions.

About the Author

Alizé Veillard-Muckensturm is the owner of Fair Horsemanship, a humane, science-based horse training and behavioural service. Alizé is a qualified behaviourist from the NAC and holds a 1st class BSc (Hons) Animal Behaviour and Welfare from Hartpury University. She frequently attends CPD courses and events to maintain and further develop her skills, working with a variety of species including birds of prey. She is dedicated to promote non-coercive training methods, to reduce the use of aversive tools and methods in handling and training animals and to promote appropriate management. She is most known for being the author of the first equine clicker training book that did not suggest the use of any unnecessary aversive stimulation (1st edition of Humane, science-based horse training published in 2017).