This book is the first in a series on the Welfare of Animals and it isappropriate that it addresses horses whose welfare in modern managementsystems are a subje... » 

This book is the first in a series on the Welfare of Animals and it isappropriate that it addresses horses whose welfare in modern managementsystems are a subject of major concern. Keeping horses is increasingly popularin the Western world and is of major importance in many developing countries.However the conditions in which horses are kept are very different from theenvironment of wild horses which leads to many adverse effects on theirwelfare and behaviour.BRThis book describes the development of horse behaviourand the way in which the management of horses today affects their welfare.Horses for sport companionship and work are considered and ways of improvingtheir welfare by better training and management is described. The authorsinclude internationallyrecognised scientists from Britain Ireland USA andAustralia. BRThe book will be of interest to all involved in the equineindustry animal welfare academics students and practical horsemen. «