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For the first time, horse lovers will have access to cutting-edge research on topics of interest including new information on horse vision, horse biology and movement. Introducing the latest archeological findings, Budiansky presents a fascinating discussion of how the horse evolved as well as a dramatic and provocative history of man's use and abuse of the horse from prehistoric times to today. In a revealing chapter on horse intelligence, he debunks the commonly held belief that horses are stupid and also presents compelling new scientific information on horse language which will greatly benefit the horse rider and trainer. Finally, drawing together the latest research on horse physiology, genetics and biomechanics, Budiansky asks the million dollar question -- what makes for a winning racehorse? Anyone who loves horses will find this an invaluable resource as well as a fascinating read.
For the first time, horse lovers will have access to cutting-edge research on topics of interest including new information on horse vision, horse biology and movement. Introducing the latest archeological findings, Budiansky presents a fascinating discussion of how the horse evolved as well as a dramatic and provocative history of man's use and abuse of the horse from prehistoric times to today. In a revealing chapter on horse intelligence, he debunks the commonly held belief that horses are stupid and also presents compelling new scientific information on horse language which will greatly benefit the horse rider and trainer. Finally, drawing together the latest research on horse physiology, genetics and biomechanics, Budiansky asks the million dollar question -- what makes for a winning racehorse? Anyone who loves horses will find this an invaluable resource as well as a fascinating read.
Foreword by Franklin M. Loew, D.V.M.
Introduction
Chapter 1 The Improbability of the Horse
Chapter 2 From the Brink of Oblivion
Chapter 3 Equine Nature, Human Nature
Chapter 4 Socioecology
Chapter 5 Seeing and Perceiving
Chapter 6 Horse Talk
Chapter 7 Horse Sense
Chapter 8 The Mechanics of Movement
Chapter 9 Assume a Spherical Horse
Chapter 10 Nature or Nurture?
Conclusion The Fate of the Horse
Further Reading
Acknowledgments
Index
Illustration Credits
| Erscheinungsjahr: | 2012 |
|---|---|
| Genre: | Sport |
| Produktart: | Nachschlagewerke |
| Rubrik: | Hobby & Freizeit |
| Thema: | Pferdesport |
| Medium: | Taschenbuch |
| Seiten: | 314 |
| ISBN-13: | 9781451697568 |
| ISBN-10: | 1451697562 |
| Sprache: | Englisch |
| Ausstattung / Beilage: | Paperback |
| Einband: | Kartoniert / Broschiert |
| Autor: |
Stephen Budiansky
Budiansky, Stephen |
| Hersteller: | Free Press |
| Maße: | 235 x 191 x 18 mm |
| Von/Mit: | Stephen Budiansky (u. a.) |
| Erscheinungsdatum: | 09.05.2012 |
| Gewicht: | 0,59 kg |
Foreword by Franklin M. Loew, D.V.M.
Introduction
Chapter 1 The Improbability of the Horse
Chapter 2 From the Brink of Oblivion
Chapter 3 Equine Nature, Human Nature
Chapter 4 Socioecology
Chapter 5 Seeing and Perceiving
Chapter 6 Horse Talk
Chapter 7 Horse Sense
Chapter 8 The Mechanics of Movement
Chapter 9 Assume a Spherical Horse
Chapter 10 Nature or Nurture?
Conclusion The Fate of the Horse
Further Reading
Acknowledgments
Index
Illustration Credits
| Erscheinungsjahr: | 2012 |
|---|---|
| Genre: | Sport |
| Produktart: | Nachschlagewerke |
| Rubrik: | Hobby & Freizeit |
| Thema: | Pferdesport |
| Medium: | Taschenbuch |
| Seiten: | 314 |
| ISBN-13: | 9781451697568 |
| ISBN-10: | 1451697562 |
| Sprache: | Englisch |
| Ausstattung / Beilage: | Paperback |
| Einband: | Kartoniert / Broschiert |
| Autor: |
Stephen Budiansky
Budiansky, Stephen |
| Hersteller: | Free Press |
| Maße: | 235 x 191 x 18 mm |
| Von/Mit: | Stephen Budiansky (u. a.) |
| Erscheinungsdatum: | 09.05.2012 |
| Gewicht: | 0,59 kg |
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