Horse senses / Susan McBane.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

McBane, Susan.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Horses--Popular works.

Horses.

Behavior, Animal.

Sense Organs.

Anatomy, Veterinary.

Medical Subjects:

Horses.

Behavior, Animal.

Sense Organs.

Anatomy, Veterinary.

Genre:

Popular works.

Physical Description:

160 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm

Place of Publication:

London : Manson Publishing : Veterinary Press, [2012]

Summary:

Horses perceive the world differently from humans. They are essentially prey/flight animals and their senses have evolved over time to ensure their survival. In this book the author compares the horse's sensory organs with those of humans to avoid misunderstandings that can lead to many problems.

The five senses are covered in this book - hearing, sight, smell, taste and touch. The author explains how each sense works and then relates this to care, behaviour and riding, explaining why some practices are appropriate and others not. Behavioural aspects of dealing with horses are emphasized throughout.

The book is of value to all those who wish to gain a better understanding of how the horse's senses function - horse owners, riders, breeders and trainers, veterinary students and veterinary practitioners.

Co-founder of the Equine Behaviour Forum and author of over 40 books on equine topics, Susan McBane is a Classical Riding Club Gold Award Holder and classical trainer, an equine Shiatsu practitioner and an Associate Member of the International Society for Equitation Science. Book jacket.

Contents:

Pt. 1. General anatomy and physiology

pt. 2. Systems of communication and information

pt. 3. Management and work.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 155-156) and index.

ISBN:

9781840760804

184076080X

OCLC:

784954126