Horse Senses

This book compares the horses sensory organs with those of humans to avoid misunderstandings as lack of knowledge can lead to many problems when dealing with horses. It coves hearing, sight, smell, taste, and touch. Each section covers how the horse's sense works and how they relate to care, behavior, and riding, explaining why some practices are appropriate and why some are not. The author emphasizes the behavioral aspects of dealing with horses.

List 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.

About the author

McBane, Susan

Product details

• Authors: Susan McBane, McBane Susan
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 23.10.2019
• EAN: 9780367381776
• ISBN: 978-0-367-38177-6
• No. of pages: 160
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Biology > Agriculture, horticulture; forestry, fishing, food; MEDICAL / Veterinary Medicine / General, MEDICAL / Veterinary Medicine / Food Animal, Animal Physiology, Zoology and animal sciences, Agriculture & Related Industries, Agribusiness and primary industries