The Domestic Horse
The Origins, Development and Management of its Behaviour

This fascinating 2005 book gives an insight into the behaviour of the domestic horse. Suitable for scientists, professionals and enthusiastic owners.

D. S. Mills (Edited by), S. M. McDonnell (Edited by)

9780521891134, Cambridge University Press

Paperback, published 10 March 2005

264 pages, 67 b/w illus.
24.4 x 18.8 x 1.8 cm, 0.5 kg

'It is a valuable reference text for animal scientists, horse specialists and students on animal and equine courses.' Biologist

Humans have had a profound influence on the horse since its domestication in the late Neolithic period. Used for transport, labour, food and recreation, horses have become important in many facets of our society. Daniel Mills and Sue McDonnell have produced an exceptional account of our current knowledge of the development and management of the behaviour of the horse, from its wild roots. The Domestic Horse, first published in 2005, brings together, for the first time, an unrivalled collection of international scientific authors to write on the latest findings concerning the behaviour and welfare of this beautiful animal. Illustrated throughout, The Domestic Horse will appeal to animal scientists, those working with horses in a professional capacity and the owner/enthusiast. It also provides sound complementary reading for animal/equine science courses and veterinary students.

Part I. Origins and Selection of Horse Behaviour: 1. Domestication and early history of the horse M. A. Levine
2. The horse in human society S. J. G. Hall
3. Individual differences in the domestic horse, origins, development and stability M. Hausberger and M. A. Richard-Yris
Part II. The Natural Behaviour of Horses in the Wild and Domestic Environment: 4. Behavioural ecology of feral horses L. Boyd and R. Keiper
5. Relationships and communication in socially natural horse herds C. Feh
6. Maintenance behaviours K. A. Houpt
7. Sexual behaviour S. M. McDonnell
8. Maternal behaviour and mare-foal interaction S. L. Crowell-Davis and J. W. Weeks
9. Ontogeny: preparing the young horse for its adult life J. Ladewig, E. Søndergaard and J. Winther Christensen
10. Equine play behaviour D. Goodwin and C. F. Hughes
Part III. The Impact of the Domestic Environment on the Horse: 11. Rider-horse relationship D. S. Mills and J. McNicholas
12. Learning abilities in the horse C. J. Nicol
13. Horse training N. K. Waran and R. Casey
14. Behavioural problems with the ridden horse P. McGreevy and A. McLean
15. Repetitive movement problems in the horse D. S. Mills
16. Equine behaviour and welfare J. J. Cooper and M. J. Albentosa
Index.

Subject Areas: Horses & ponies [WNGH], Zoology: Mammals [PSVW7], Animal behaviour [PSVP], Zoology & animal sciences [PSV], Evolution [PSAJ]