Equitation Science

AvPaul McGreevy,Janne Winther Christensen

Häftad, Engelska, 2018

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Beskrivning

A new edition of a highly respected textbook and reference in the rapidly emerging field of equitation science. Equitation Science, 2nd Edition incorporates learning theory into ethical equine training frameworks suitable for riders of any level and for all types of equestrian activity. Written by international experts at the forefront of the development of the field, the welfare of the horse and rider safety are primary considerations throughout. This edition features a new chapter on research methods, and a companion website provides the images from the book in PowerPoint.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2018-04-18
Mått:178 x 251 x 20 mm
Vikt:908 g
Format:Häftad
Språk:Engelska
Antal sidor:416
Upplaga:2
Förlag:John Wiley and Sons Ltd
ISBN:9781119241416

Utforska kategorier

Hästböcker inom Djur och Natur
Veterinärmedicin: hästar inom Medicin

Mer om författaren

About the authorsPaul McGreevy is a Professor of Animal Behaviour and Animal Welfare Science at the Sydney School of Veterinary Science, University of Sydney, Australia. Janne Winther Christensen is an Associate Professor at the Department of Animal Science, Aarhus University, Denmark. Uta König von Borstel is a Professor of Animal Husbandry and Biology at the Department of Animal Breeding and Genetics, University of Giessen, Germany. Andrew McLean is one of the world's foremost equine behavioural practitioners and founder of the Australian Equine Behaviour Centre, Australia.

Innehållsförteckning

Preface viiAcknowledgements ixAbout the Companion Website xi1 Introduction – The Fascination with Horses and Learning 12 Ethology and Cognition 73 Anthropomorphism and the Human–Horse Relationship 454 Non‐associative Learning 595 Associative Learning (Attractive stimuli) 816 Associative Learning (Aversive stimuli) 1017 Applying Learning Theory 1218 Training 1519 Horses in Sport and Work 19110 Apparatus 21311 Biomechanics 23512 Unorthodox Techniques 26113 Stress and Fear Responses 27314 Ethical Equitation 30115 Research Methods in Equitation Science 31316 The Future of Equitation Science 331Glossary of the Terms and Definitions and of Processes Associated with Equitation 339References 357Index 393