Equitation Science

Paul McGreevy, Janne Winther Christensen, Uta Koenig von Borstel, Andrew McLean (Autoren)

Buch | Softcover

416 Seiten

2018 | 2nd Edition
Wiley-Blackwell (Verlag)
978-1-119-24141-6 (ISBN)

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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.

Paul 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 Koenig 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.

Preface vii

Acknowledgements ix

About the Companion Website xi

1 Introduction The Fascination with Horses and Learning 1

2 Ethology and Cognition 7

3 Anthropomorphism and the Human Horse Relationship 45

4 Non ]associative Learning 59

5 Associative Learning (Attractive stimuli) 81

6 Associative Learning (Aversive stimuli) 101

7 Applying Learning Theory 121

8 Training 151

9 Horses in Sport and Work 191

10 Apparatus 213

11 Biomechanics 235

12 Unorthodox Techniques 261

13 Stress and Fear Responses 273

14 Ethical Equitation 301

15 Research Methods in Equitation Science 313

16 The Future of Equitation Science 331

Glossary of the Terms and Definitions and of Processes Associated with Equitation 339

References 357

Index 393

Erscheinungsdatum	13.06.2018
Verlagsort	Hoboken
Sprache	englisch
Maße	180 x 254 mm
Gewicht	876 g
Einbandart	kartoniert
Themenwelt	Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Natur / Technik ► Natur / Ökologie
	Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Natur / Technik ► Tiere / Tierhaltung
	Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Sport ► Reiten / Pferde
	Veterinärmedizin ► Pferd
Schlagworte	Pferde; Veterinärmedizin
ISBN-10	1-119-24141-3 / 1119241413
ISBN-13	978-1-119-24141-6 / 9781119241416
Zustand	Neuware