Language signs and calming signals of horses : recognition and application / drs. Rachaël Draaisma, Behaviour Consultant and Trainer, Speaker - Author, Calming signals of horses, Milsbeek, The Netherlands.
"This book was translated from Dutch to English by Sarah Strous, Book Science Editing, Den Haag, The Netherlands."--Title page verso. Includes bibliographical references (pages 177-178) and index.
Contents:
The discovery of a language -- Calming signals to appease and calm -- Tension shimmers through calming signals -- No communication -- Application of calming signals : how do we help the horse?
Summary:
"This practical book helps you interpret and connect the physical signals that horses display in response to their environment. These signals are evident in the everyday actions, gestures and attitudes that horses communicate to each other, but are often so subtle that they can go unnoticed by humans. This book aims to rectify that, offering horse lovers and equine professionals an opportunity to gain a unique insight into their 'horse's world'.After reading this book you will be more astute in spotting calming signals, displacement activities, stress signals and distance-increasing signals, and better able to see which stimuli your horse can handle and which he cannot. This means you will know what to do to calm your horse before his stress rises to an unmanageable level. Language Signs and Calming Signals of Horses is both fascinating and important reading for any equine veterinary practitioner, student or nurse, as well as horse owners and trainers."--Provided by publisher.
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