The Domestic Horse: The Origins, Development and Management of Its Behaviour

By Daniel Mills

Book Overview

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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0521891132
• ISBN13: 9780521891134
• Release Date: March 2005
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Length: 264 Pages
• Weight: 1.10 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 7.4" x 9.6"

Customer Reviews

Recent research results on behaviour of the domestic horse

This is a very interesting book giving an overview on recent research results of horse behaviour. The text also gives a lot of relevant references. In addition to many other books on equine behaviour, this one addresses the impact of the domestic environment on horse behaviour with special emphasis on riding and training. I would very much recommend that book for everybody interested in horses, however, a certain knowledge on behaviour is necessary for understanding.