The Domestic Horse: The Origins, Development and Management of Its BehaviourD. S. Mills, S. M. McDonnell Since it was originally domesticated in the late Neolithic period, the horse has been used for transport, labor, food and recreational purposes. This book enables the reader to gain insight into the past and present behavior of this fascinating animal as well as its profound effect upon human society. It will appeal to animal scientists and to those working with horses in a professional capacity as well as enthusiastic owners. |
Contents
Domestication and early history of the horse | 5 |
The horse in human society | 23 |
Individual differences in the domestic horse origins development and stability | 33 |
Behavioural ecology of feral horses | 55 |
Relationships and communication in socially natural horse herds | 83 |
Maintenance behaviours | 94 |
Sexual behaviour | 110 |
Maternal behaviour and marefoal interaction | 126 |
Equine play behaviour | 150 |
The riderhorse relationship | 161 |
Learning abilities in the horse | 169 |
Horse Training | 184 |
Behavioural problems with the ridden horse | 196 |
Repetitive movement problems in the horse | 212 |
Equine behaviour and welfare | 228 |
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The Domestic Horse: The Origins, Development and Management of its Behaviour D. S. Mills,S. M. McDonnell No preview available - 2005 |
Common terms and phrases
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References to this book
Index of Fungi: A Supplement to Petrak's Lists, 1920-1939 Commonwealth Mycological Institute (Great Britain) No preview available - 1969 |