Horse Senses

by Susan McBane

Overview

Horses perceive the world differently from humans because their senses developed differently through evolution to cope with different ways of living and surviving. Horses are essentially prey/flight animals. The horse's senses therefore determine how the world appears to him and how he reacts to it. As the horse's perception and understanding are v

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781482261509
Publisher:	CRC Press
Publication date:	01/15/2012
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	160
File size:	6 MB

About the Author

McBane, Susan

Table of Contents

General Anatomy and Physiology: The Nervous System. The Endocrine/Hormonal System. Systems of Communication and Control: The Sense of Smell. The Sense of Taste. The Sense of Hearing. The Sense of Sight. The Sense of Touch. Management and Work: The Sense of Smell. The Sense of Taste. The Sense of Hearing. The Sense of Sight. The Sense of Touch.

Editorial Reviews

...well structured...well illustrated, and Susan McBane has made full use of diagrams and pictures to portray the science and her own theories...touches on many complementary therapies...this section may appeal to those attracted to these therapies, although others with little experience in these fields may also benefit from its informative and well-written descriptions...informative and easy to read.
—Natasha Hillary, Veterinary Record, March 2012

...contains many gems of insight...Bottom Line: If you’re a real student of horsemanship, this book will increase your depth of understanding without over-doing it on anatomy and physiology. You’ll finish it thinking more, well, like a horse...Best Suited For: Those who crave insight into your horse’s natural behavoir and how that can improve communcation...fascinating tidbits about equine mutual grooming, stall design, trailering problems, managing feeding time and more.
—Lee Foley, Horse Journal, May 2012

...clear language which is well supported by diagrams and coloured photographs...McBane has been there and done it and her experience makes her book very readable...lively and inspiring...promotes empathy...blends formal science with everyday life in a very stimulating way.
—Marion McCullagh, Veterinary Practice, June 2012

"In the introduction the author says ‘This book aims to bridge the gap between scientific textbooks and books for the general equestrian reader’. It succeeds in this aim admirably, and I have no hesitation in recommending it to novices and experienced horse owners alike. "
—Lesley Skipper, Equine Behaviour, May 2012

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