Solving Equine Behaviour Problems - An Equitation Science Approach (Broché)

Riders and handlers can face a range of behavioural problems from their horses, which if left untreated, could cause the relationship between horse and human to break down. With many different well-meaning opinions offered to solve such situations, it can be difficult to find the right path. In this book, Rose Scofield examines behavioural issues using the latest academic research. Offering practical solutions together with useful diagrams and photographs throughout, the book helps to protect and develop the horse-human relationship.
The book : addresses issues by circumstance, making it easy to find solutions to many of your handling, groundwork, and riding problems ; uses scientific research to investigate both the problems themselves and the methods tasked to solve them ; includes illuminating case studies illustrating problems and how solutions work in practice. Beginning with an introduction to the main principles of equitation science, Solving Equine Behaviour Problems then covers over 30 major issues, including biting, kicking, separation anxiety, loading, shying, bucking and bolting.
It provides key points, take-home messages and scientific references, translating lessons from experimental science into practical help for the horse enthusiast.