EQUINE BEHAVIOR
AGR2EB
Not currently offered
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
This subject provides a thorough understanding of theories of horse behaviour and welfare during training (Equitation science) and equips students with the practical handling skills required to manage horses in a safe and effective manner. The subject also explores the influence of horse husbandry on equine behaviour.
School: School of Life Sciences
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Penelope Smith
Available to Study Abroad Students: No
Subject year level: Year Level 2 - UG
Exchange Students: No
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: Must be admitted into SBATE and have passed AGR1AEP
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: N/A
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Special conditions: The student is expected to work with live animals. All use of animals is regulated through the Scientific Procedures Licence and The Australian Code for the care and use of animals for scientific purposes
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Equitation science | Recommended | McGreevy, PD & McLean, AN 2010 | Wiley-Blackwell, Chichester. |
| Readings | Academic horse training: equitation science in practice, | Recommended | McLean, A & McLean, M 2008, | Australian Equine Behaviour Centre, Clonbinane, VIC. |
| Readings | Learning and behaviour, 7th edn | Recommended | Chance, P 2013 | Cengage Learning, Belmont, CA. |
| Readings | Carrots and sticks: principles of animal training | Recommended | McGreevy, P & Boakes, R 2011 | Darlington Press, Sydney, NSW. |
| Readings | Equine behaviour: a guide for veterinarians and equine scientists, 2nd revised edn | Recommended | McGreevy, P 2012 | Elsevier Health Sciences, London. |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Recognise the natural behaviour (ethology) of equids and the adaptation to domestication.
- Activities:
- Lectures and practicals
02. Recognise changes in equine behaviour and body language and describe the consequences for equine welfare and management.
- Activities:
- Lectures, tutorials and practicals
03. Analyse simple behavioural problems and develop apporiate remediation training approaches.
- Activities:
- Practicals
04. Explain how learning theory is applied to the training of the horse.
- Activities:
- Practicals and tutorials
05. Apply and reflect on the use of proven training principles when working with horses and people.
- Activities:
- Practicals and tutorials