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Equitation Science 2nd Edition

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Equitation Science 2nd Edition

By Paul McGreevy, Janne Winther Christensen, Uta König von Borstel and Andrew McLean

Equitation Science 2nd Edition PDF is 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.

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 Non‐associative Learning 59

5 Associative Learning (Attractive stimuli) 81

6 Associative Learning (Aversive stimuli) 101

7 Applying Learning Theory 121

8 Training 151