Language Signs & Calming Signals of Horses: Recognition and Application

摘要

This book is divided into an introduction; a section that lists and describes various equine calming signals; a section on stress and body responses to stress, including stereotypies and withdrawal as a reaction to stress; and lastly a section on how to implement this information in our interactions with horses. The text is easy-to-read and is aimed at horse owners, riders, and handlers. This would also be a good text for first year veterinarians or veterinary technology students wishing to familiarize themselves with horse behaviors. Text descriptions are supplemented with color photos that clearly depict the behaviors and expressions described in the text. The different sections of the text are conveniently highlighted by colored page tabs, which make it easy to look for specific information.