The Nature of Horses

by Stephen Budiansky

Book Overview

Horses have a shared history with man going back millennia to their domestication around 4000 B.C. Yet only in very recent years have scientists begun to turn the tools of modem science on this... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0684827689
• ISBN13: 9780684827681
• Release Date: April 1997
• Publisher: Free Press
• Length: 290 Pages
• Weight: 1.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 7.3" x 9.8"

Customer Reviews

Great Book!

This is a valuable read for any horse owner. It contains some good scientific explanations, but should still be easily understood by all.

Excellent insights on what makes up a horse

I was not disappointed with this book. Very professionally written about what makes horses do what they do. It is not based on opinions but on scientific facts and observations. After reading it, you know more about why a horse spooks, is claustrophobic, is herd bound, etc. The more you know, the more you understand how to deal with your horses because you understand better why they behave that way. I recommend this book for anyone serious about learning the nature of horses.

Excellent!!!

As a rider, trainer, and avid reader of equine literature, I can say assuredly that this is a "must read" for anyone serious about truly understanding why horses behave the way they do. It debunks many of the long standing myths that are so oft repeated in the horse world. Budiansky also gives us some history behind the human-horse relationship. Enjoyable to read, and has added to the relationship I have with my horses.

Excellent book to further one's understanding of horses.

The Nature of Horses is an excellent book to begin to understand your horse. This book takes a scientific approach to various aspects of horse physiology and psychology. The book is presented in an objective voice with scientific experiments to back up the content. Before one can begin to correct or train their horse, this book is a must. It is an excellent resource in the journey to understanding horses.

this book was great

this book is one of the most informative and comprehensive book published on the equine. All of the chapters contained usefull information and helped me uderstand the horse better. One chapter I spacially liked was the chapter on the sight of the horse it offerd both the pros and the cons of sight testing in horses along with other animals.