Horse Behaviour Explained, Origins, Treatment and Prevention of Problems

Publication Year: 2004

Author / Editor: Margit H. Zeitler-Feicht

Overview: This text examines equine ethology by connecting the evolutionary origins and natural behavioral patterns of horses to their practical management and handling. It provides scientific insight into behavioral adaptations, inborn social and physiological needs, and the identification and treatment of problem behaviors.

Key Topics Covered:

The horse’s adaptability, evolution, and behavioral limitations resulting from conflict or deprivation
Inborn behavioral patterns including social, reproductive, eating, resting, and locomotion behaviors
Implications of natural habits for daily stable management, group structures, and human handling
Causes, diagnosis, and therapeutic approaches for addressing abnormal or unwanted behaviors