Equitation Science by Janne Winther Christensen (English) Paperback Book

Description: FREE SHIPPING UK WIDE Equitation Science by Janne Winther Christensen, Uta König von Borstel, Andrew McLean, Paul McGreevy Revised edition of: Equitation science / Paul McGreevy and Andrew McLean. 2010. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description 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. Back Cover A new edition of a highly respected textbook and reference in the rapidly emerging field of equitation science. Equitation Science, Second 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 second edition reflects the most recent advances in the discipline, and features a new chapter on research methods. Drawing together the principles of this emerging field, discussion centres around how horses think and learn, before exploring how to train, ride or compete with them in as fair a manner as possible and in ways that acknowledge their natural behaviour. The welfare consequences of training and competing horses under different protocols are explored. Equitation Science, Second Edition is suitable for undergraduate and postgraduate students of equine science, equine studies or equine behaviour. The text is also an invaluable reference for equine veterinarians, equine behaviour counsellors and, of course, horse riders and riding instructors. Flap A new edition of a highly respected textbook and reference in the rapidly emerging field of equitation science. Equitation Science, Second 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 second edition reflects the most recent advances in the discipline, and features a new chapter on research methods. Drawing together the principles of this emerging field, discussion centres around how horses think and learn, before exploring how to train, ride or compete with them in as fair a manner as possible and in ways that acknowledge their natural behaviour. The welfare consequences of training and competing horses under different protocols are explored. Equitation Science, Second Edition is suitable for undergraduate and postgraduate students of equine science, equine studies or equine behaviour. The text is also an invaluable reference for equine veterinarians, equine behaviour counsellors and, of course, horse riders and riding instructors. Author Biography About the authors 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 König 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 worlds foremost equine behavioural practitioners and founder of the Australian Equine Behaviour Centre, Australia. Table of Contents 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 Nonassociative 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 Long Description A new edition of a highly respected textbook and reference in the rapidly emerging field of equitation science. Equitation Science, Second 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 second edition reflects the most recent advances in the discipline, and features a new chapter on research methods. Drawing together the principles of this emerging field, discussion centres around how horses think and learn, before exploring how to train, ride or compete with them in as fair a manner as possible and in ways that acknowledge their natural behaviour. The welfare consequences of training and competing horses under different protocols are explored. Equitation Science, Second Edition is suitable for undergraduate and postgraduate students of equine science, equine studies or equine behaviour. The text is also an invaluable reference for equine veterinarians, equine behaviour counsellors and, of course, horse riders and riding instructors. Details ISBN1119241413 Year 2018 ISBN-10 1119241413 ISBN-13 9781119241416 Format Paperback Media Book Pages 416 Edition 2nd DEWEY 798.2 Publication Date 2018-04-18 Language English UK Release Date 2018-04-18 NZ Release Date 2018-04-18 US Release Date 2018-04-18 Author Paul McGreevy Publisher John Wiley and Sons Ltd Edition Description 2nd edition Imprint Wiley-Blackwell Place of Publication Hoboken Replaces 9781405189057 Audience Professional & Vocational AU Release Date 2018-04-17 Country of Publication United Kingdom We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! 30 DAY RETURN POLICY No questions asked, 30 day returns! 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