Horse Brain Science : The Neuroscience of Ethical Horsemanship – Stephen Peters

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What happens inside a horse’s brain when they learn, experience fear, feel safe or begin to trust?

Horse Brain Science takes readers beneath observable behaviour to explore the neurological processes that shape the way horses perceive their environment, process information and respond to the people around them.

Neuroscientist and clinical neuropsychologist Dr. Stephen Peters brings together current knowledge of brain anatomy, neurobiology and behavioural science, translating complex concepts into information that can be understood and applied by horse people.

The book explores how horses learn and form memories, how emotions influence behaviour and how different areas and systems of the brain contribute to responses such as fear, safety, motivation and trust. It also examines the roles of structures and processes involving the amygdala and dopamine, helping readers understand the biological mechanisms behind behaviours commonly encountered in training and everyday handling.

Rather than offering another training method, Peters provides a scientific foundation for making better decisions around horses. Understanding how the equine nervous system functions allows training and management to be adapted to the horse’s natural learning processes, with greater consideration for stress, emotional regulation and welfare.

Scientific explanations are connected with practical horsemanship, making the book relevant to riders and owners as well as trainers, behaviour professionals, therapists and students of equine science.

Horse Brain Science is an excellent choice for anyone who wants to move beyond interpreting what a horse does and develop a deeper understanding of why the horse’s brain produces that response in the first place.

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Author: Stephen Peters, MS, Psy.D., ABN
Language: English
ISBN: 9781681116150
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 258
Publication year: 2025
Publication date: 10 October 2025
Publisher: Wasteland Press
Dimensions: approx. 229 × 152 mm