Recommended reading
If you are interested in equine behaviour and would like to read around the subject, these books would be a great place for you to start to gain valuable, reliable information.
Equine Behaviour in Mind Edited by Suzanne Rogers
This book is a must read for anyone in the equestrian world. It provides ideas for practical ways that changes can be incorporated into daily interactions with horses, in a scientific yet very reader-friendly way. Real world examples and case studies are provided throughout to demonstrate how a behaviourally minded approach can be applied to our interactions with horses.
Horse Behaviour, 2nd Edition by George Waring
A fantastic book giving a thorough overview of equine behaviour, providing reference to scientific studies throughout. This book can provide an insight into equine behavioural biology and adaptations as well as providing ethological guidance for successful management, training and production.
How Horses Feel and Think by Marlitt Wendt
An easy to read book that will give you a good introduction into understanding equine psychology.
Equine Behaviour: Principles & Practice by Daniel Mills and Kathryn Nankervis
This book can help you to understand the fundamental principles behind the behaviour of horses and how to apply them in different situations in practice.
The Horse's Mind by Lucy Rees
A great introduction into equine behaviour. An old classic full of good information.
Trust Instead of Dominance by Marlitt Wendt
This book explodes the widely held belief in the theory of dominance over the horse, presenting a more scientific based concept using ethical, compassionate techniques instead of dominance.
The Equid Ethogram: A Practical Field Guide to Horse Behaviour by Sue McDonnell
A catalogue of horse behaviours with pictures and descriptions. An invaluable reference for researchers, veterinarians, students and horse enthusiasts.
The Behaviour of Horses in Relation to Management and Training by Marthe Kiley-Worthington
This book covers a wide range of topics from the evolution of the horse, to equine communication, feeding behaviour, how horses learn, behavioural problems and horse welfare.
Coercion and its Fallout by Murray Sidman
A fascinating book about human behaviour and the use of coercion in every day life, discussing coercion and punishment at length.
Equine Behaviour in Mind Edited by Suzanne Rogers
This book is a must read for anyone in the equestrian world. It provides ideas for practical ways that changes can be incorporated into daily interactions with horses, in a scientific yet very reader-friendly way. Real world examples and case studies are provided throughout to demonstrate how a behaviourally minded approach can be applied to our interactions with horses.
Horse Behaviour, 2nd Edition by George Waring
A fantastic book giving a thorough overview of equine behaviour, providing reference to scientific studies throughout. This book can provide an insight into equine behavioural biology and adaptations as well as providing ethological guidance for successful management, training and production.
How Horses Feel and Think by Marlitt Wendt
An easy to read book that will give you a good introduction into understanding equine psychology.
Equine Behaviour: Principles & Practice by Daniel Mills and Kathryn Nankervis
This book can help you to understand the fundamental principles behind the behaviour of horses and how to apply them in different situations in practice.
The Horse's Mind by Lucy Rees
A great introduction into equine behaviour. An old classic full of good information.
Trust Instead of Dominance by Marlitt Wendt
This book explodes the widely held belief in the theory of dominance over the horse, presenting a more scientific based concept using ethical, compassionate techniques instead of dominance.
The Equid Ethogram: A Practical Field Guide to Horse Behaviour by Sue McDonnell
A catalogue of horse behaviours with pictures and descriptions. An invaluable reference for researchers, veterinarians, students and horse enthusiasts.
The Behaviour of Horses in Relation to Management and Training by Marthe Kiley-Worthington
This book covers a wide range of topics from the evolution of the horse, to equine communication, feeding behaviour, how horses learn, behavioural problems and horse welfare.
Coercion and its Fallout by Murray Sidman
A fascinating book about human behaviour and the use of coercion in every day life, discussing coercion and punishment at length.
