Beschreibung:
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.
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.
Preface viiAcknowledgements ixAbout the Companion Website xi1 Introduction - The Fascination with Horses and Learning 12 Ethology and Cognition 73 Anthropomorphism and the Human-Horse Relationship 454 Non-associative Learning 595 Associative Learning (Attractive stimuli) 816 Associative Learning (Aversive stimuli) 1017 Applying Learning Theory 1218 Training 1519 Horses in Sport and Work 19110 Apparatus 21311 Biomechanics 23512 Unorthodox Techniques 26113 Stress and Fear Responses 27314 Ethical Equitation 30115 Research Methods in Equitation Science 31316 The Future of Equitation Science 331Glossary of the Terms and Definitions and of Processes Associated with Equitation 339References 357Index 393