Equine Behavior: A Guide for Veterinarians and Equine Scientists

Equine Behavior: A Guide for Veterinarians and Equine Scientists

A comprehensive reference on equine behavior, examining how horses respond to their environment, management, training, and human interaction. It combines scientific research with practical guidance on normal and abnormal behavior, behavioral problems, cognition, welfare, nutrition, housing, and clinical management.

Key Features

• Covers the fundamentals of equine behavior
• Examines normal and abnormal behavioral patterns
• Explores factors that influence horse behavior
• Discusses behavior of free-ranging and domestic horses
• Examines the effects of management and training
• Covers equine cognition and learning
• Addresses stereotypic and unwanted behaviors
• Discusses behavioral problems and clinical assessment
• Covers equitation science and horse–human interactions
• Explores the relationship between behavior and welfare
• Reviews pharmacological approaches to behavioral problems
• Compares key behavioral differences between horses and donkeys
• Useful for equine veterinarians, scientists, trainers, handlers, and veterinary students