Horse Behaviour : Interpreting Body Language and Communication – Barbara Schoning

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Understanding horse behaviour means looking beyond individual gestures and learning to see the biological, social and environmental factors behind them.

In Horse Behaviour, veterinary behaviour specialist Barbara Schöning combines equine ethology with practical knowledge to explain how horses communicate, learn and respond to the world around them.

The book begins with the foundations of behaviour, including evolution and domestication, behavioural development, the nervous system and learning. It then explores how horses experience their environment through sight, hearing and smell and how these senses influence their reactions and communication.

Social behaviour and communication are examined alongside important areas of everyday equine life, including feeding, reproduction, rest, exercise, comfort and play. This broader perspective helps readers understand behaviour in context rather than interpreting individual signals in isolation.

The book also addresses unwanted and problematic behaviours, encouraging readers to consider why they occur and how a better understanding of their causes can lead to more appropriate management.

Practical yet firmly grounded in behavioural science, Horse Behaviour is a valuable resource for horse owners, riders and trainers as well as students and professionals who want to develop a deeper and more systematic understanding of equine behaviour.

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Author: Barbara Schöning
Translator: Helen Grutzner
Language: English
ISBN: 9781910455128
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 264
Publication year: 2016
Publication date: 17 February 2016
Publisher: 5m Books
Series: Horse Riding and Management
Dimensions: 246 × 172 mm