The Effects of Music on Horses by Christine H. Macdonald, 2001 Christine H. Macdonald explores whether slow classical and meditation music can help horses relax and whether music could become […]
The Effects of Timing on Behaviour and Its Implications for the Types of Reward Employed by Carrie Davis, 2000 Carrie Davis investigates how the timing of rewards and repeated signals […]
How Would Your Horse Prefer to Travel? by Diana Lavelle, 2000 Diana Lavelle studies six horses and ponies to explore how companionship, travelling position, restraint and access to hay may […]
The Effect, If Any, of Music on Horse Behaviour by Sylvia Arnold, 2000 Sylvia Arnold investigates whether playing music during grooming affects horses’ behaviour and heart rates. Six horses were […]
Retraining the Former Racehorse by Linda Weitz, 2000 Linda Weitz explores how former racehorses can be successfully prepared for new careers through time, patient retraining and an understanding of their […]
Introducing New Horses into a Group by Nicki Adams, 2000 Nicki Adams records the gradual development of a mixed group of seven horses and ponies, experimenting with different methods of […]
The Psychological Effect That Travelling Has on Horses by Trina Goddard, 2000 Trina Goddard investigates the psychological and physical effects of travelling on five horses with different ages, temperaments and […]
Clipping by Suzanne Marshall, 1999 Suzanne Marshall documents her work with Lucy, a 14-year-old Warmblood mare who was fearful and nervous of clipping. The project explores how trust, systematic desensitisation, […]
The Importance of Correct Saddle Fitting and Placement By Jill Shephard, 1999 An observational study exploring how poorly fitted or incorrectly positioned saddles can contribute to pain, physical changes and […]
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Note – Members you can find this article in the Autumn 2015 magazine in the magazine library of the members area.