Solving Equine Behaviour Problems: An Equitation Science Approach

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Solving Equine Behaviour Problems
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Contents
Acknowledgements
1 A Guide to Equitation Science
	Introduction
	Evolution of the Horse
	Stabling, Turnout and its Effects on Behaviour
		Stabling versus turnout
		The use of enrichment in stables
		Bedding – the advantages of straw
		Feeding fibre
		Aspects concerning horses that live out in groups
		Understanding Learning Theory
		Associative learning
			Classical conditioning
			Operant conditioning
			Positive and negative reinforcement examples in horses
			Schedules of reinforcement
			Differential reinforcement of other behaviour
			One-trial learning
			Successive approximation (shaping)
			Punishment
		Non-associative learning
			Habituation
			Systematic desensitization
			Overshadowing
			Counter-conditioning
			Generalization
	The Emergence of Equitation Science
		Introduction
		Investigation of physical indicators
		Tallying behaviour
		Conflict behaviour
		The present – equitation science elucidating  natural horsemanship
		A note on basic groundwork
		A note on stereotypies
			Oral stereotypies
			Locomotory stereotypies
			Stereotypies – can we treat them?
		A quick introduction to horse psychology
			Stress and fear – measurement and confusion
			Frustration and motivation
			Two examples of chronic stress disorders
		The role of the equine behaviourist
	References
2 Handling the Horse
	Restraining Horses
	Problems Investigated
		Biting
			Key points
			Take-home message
			Case study
		Striking out
			Key points
			Take-home message
			Case study
		Barging
			Key points
			Take-home message
			Case study
		Leading
			Key points
			Take-home message
			Case studies
		Kicking
			Key points
			Take-home message
			Case study
		Door-kicking
			Key points
			Take-home message
			Case study
		Pawing
			Key points
			Take-home message
			Case study
		Standing still
			Key points
			Take-home message
			Case study
		Catching
			Key points
			Take-home message
			Case study
		Separation anxiety
			Key points
			Take-home message
			Case study
		Picking up feet
			Key points
			Take-home message
			Case study
	References
3 Groundwork and Foundation Training
	Use of the ‘Round-pen’ Technique
	A Note on Training Aids
	Problems Investigated
		Introduction to novel objects
			Key points
			Take-home message
			Case study 1
			Case study 2
		Clipping
			Key points
			Take-home message
			Case study
		Rugging
			Key points
			Take-home message
			Case study
		Tacking-up
			Bridle and bit
			Saddles
			Key points
			Take-home message
			Case study 1: bitless bridle
			Case study 2: girth
			Case study 3: bitting
		Lungeing
			Lungeing as a method to retrain horses
			Key points
			Take-home message
			Case study
		Long-reining
			Key points
			Take-home message
			Case study
		Loading
			Key points
			Take-home message
			Case study
		Coping with events and competitions
			Key points
			Take-home message
			Case study
	References
4 Ridden Work
	The Phenomenon of the Barefoot Horse – Evidence and Discussion
	Problems Investigated
		Mounting
			Key points
			Take-home message
			Case study
		Napping
			Key points
			Take-home message
			Case study 1
			Case study 2
			Case study 3
		Jogging
			Key points
			Take-home message
			Case study
		Shying
			Key points
			Take-home message
			Case study 1
			Case study 2
		Bucking
			Key points
			Take-home message
			Case study 1
			Case study 2
		Bolting
			Key points
			Take-home message
			Case study
		Rearing
			Key points
			Take-home message
			Case study 1
			Case study 2
		Hacking on the roads
			Safety equipment
			Problems that might occur and howto avoid them
	Conclusion
	References
Index
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