Language Signs and Calming Signals of Horses

Recognition and Application

AvRachaël Draaisma

Inbunden, Engelska, 2017

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This practical book helps you interpret and connect the physical signals that horses display in response to their environment. These signals are evident in the everyday actions, gestures and attitudes that horses communicate to each other, but are often so subtle that they can go unnoticed by humans. This book aims to rectify that, offering horse lovers and equine professionals an opportunity to gain a unique insight into their 'horse's world'.Key features:includes detailed description of language signs of domestic horses, with a special emphasis on calming signalsincludes 275 pictures to visualize various language signs, calming signals, behaviour sequences and facial featurespresents communication ladders to show how a horse responds to incentives in his environment, and what signals he uses at certain momentscontains tips on the use of the communication ladders and calming signals to improve the socialisation, training and wellbeing of your horseconsiders equine psychological stress from an environmental perspective, providing a valuable alternative to the current common clinical perspective.After reading this book you will be more astute in spotting calming signals, displacement activities, stress signals and distance-increasing signals, and better able to see which stimuli your horse can handle and which he cannot. This means you will know what to do to calm your horse before his stress rises to an unmanageable level. Language Signs and Calming Signals of Horses is both fascinating and important reading for any equine veterinary practitioner, student or nurse, as well as horse owners and trainers.

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Utgivningsdatum:2017-10-06
Mått:156 x 234 x 18 mm
Vikt:480 g
Format:Inbunden
Språk:Engelska
Antal sidor:182
Förlag:Taylor & Francis Ltd
ISBN:9781138070158

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Rachaël graduated from the University in Nijmegen. She has always lived with and had a passion for dogs and horses. 15 years ago she decided to make it her profession. She achieved several diplomas and started working as trainer and behaviourist. First only with dogs and later also with horses. In 2013 she completed the TR (Turid Rugaas) International Dog Trainers Education. Under supervision of Turid Rugaas she started he study of calming signals of horses. Rachaël started filming domestic horses and analysing film material. The study grew and lead to a complete work shift from dogs to only horses. Rachaël also developed a (re)socialisation program for horses and nose work and games for horses. Rachaël travels (inter) nationally to give lectures. She dedicates her time to the ongoing study of language signs of horses.

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"A few minutes scanning through this book quickly brings to our attention aspects of equine communication that we have misunderstood or just not known about. Not only does the book go into what horses are putting out to us in considerable, and considered, detail but also it describes how we can effectively and appropriately communicate with them. It stresses the hyper-sensitive nature of horses and the importance of keeping them calm, and of calming them down when, as inevitably happens sometimes, they become upset. This book has obviously been a labour of love and one that brings to the subjects of equine behaviour and management a whole new and vitally important perspective. It is fascinating, instructive, thought-provoking and heart-warming, and entirely in line with Tracking-up’s own values."Sunsan McBane in tracking-up magazine, May 2022

Innehållsförteckning

1 THE DISCOVERY OF A LANGUAGE1.1 Communication signal or not?1.2 It all starts with a stimulus and a reaction2 CALMING SIGNALS TO APPEASE AND CALM 2.1 What are calming signals? 2.2 Communication ladder calming signals 2.3 Body posture 2.4 Facial features & Tail carriage2.5 Blinking 2.6 Half closing the eyes 2.7 Looking away2.8 Chewing2.9 Tongue-out chewing2.10 Yawning & a Jaw stretch2.11 Head turn2.12 Neck turn2.13 Neck Shake2.14 Body shake2.15 Lowering of the head and neck2.16 Curving2.17 Splitting2.18 Showing the hindquarters2.19 Showing the flanks2.20 Eating2.21 Immobility and slowing down2.22 Summary Calming signals2.23 Displacement Behaviour and Calming Signals Alternate 2.24 Communication ladder Displacement behaviour2.25 Faces and behaviours 2.26 Displacement activities 2.27 Rolling2.28 Head Swing 2.29 Example series2.30 Summary Displacement behaviour3 TENSION SHIMMERS THROUGH CALMING SIGNALS3.1 Tension rises due to increasing stimulus intensity3.2 Communication ladder Stress signals3.3 Body posture and facial features 3.4 Clenched lips and different shaped lip and nose3.5 More frequent defecation and urination 3.6 Rushing: eating, drinking and moving3.7 Example of behaviour sequence3.8 Tension leads to creation of distance3.9 Communication ladder Distance increasing signals3.10 Chasing away3.11 Bite Threat3.12 Threatening to kick 3.13 Bucking3.14 The arched neck 3.15 Posturing behaviour3.16 Flight signals3.17 Example of a behaviour sequence 3.18 Fight or Flight3.19 Communication ladder Fight/Flight3.20 Recovery after mounting tension and shocks 3.21 Communication ladder Recovery after tension and shocks3.22 Summary Rising tension and recovery4 NO COMMUNICATION 4.1 Just not that interested4.2 Communication ladder No communication signals4.3 Withdrawal and stereotyped behaviour 4.4 Communication ladder Withdrawal 4.5 Summary No communication5 APPLICATION OF CALMING SIGNALS: HOW DO WE HELP THE HORSE? 5.1 Communication ladder as an assessment tool 5.2 Planning and management5.3 Creating relaxation opportunities 5.4 Do not leave your horse alone & use the hand signal 5.5 Using calming signals yourself 5.6 Splitting5.7 Curving in an arc5.8 Showing the flank or back5.9 Standing still5.10 Making your horse more independent: empower your horse 5.11 Chapter summary: tips APPENDIX1.1 Eyes 1.2 Ears1.3 Notes1.4 Bibliography of personal favourites