Equitation Science

Name: Equitation Science
Author: Paul McGreevy

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Paperback, 416 blz. | Engels

John Wiley & Sons | e druk, 2018

ISBN13: 9781119241416

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Hoofdrubriek : Geneeskunde

John Wiley & Sons e druk, 2018 9781119241416

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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.

Specificaties

ISBN13:9781119241416

Taal:Engels

Bindwijze:paperback

Aantal pagina's:416

Uitgever:John Wiley & Sons

Verschijningsdatum:18-4-2018

Hoofdrubriek:Geneeskunde

Inhoudsopgave

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
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