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1. 1. Equine welfare assessment : assessing equine welfare using positive parameters

   University essay from SLU/Dept. of Biosystems and Technology (from 130101)

   Author : Heidi Nevala; [2023]
   Keywords : human-horse relation; natural living conditions; social bond analysis; time budget;

   Abstract : This thesis examines positive parameters for assessing horse welfare. The purpose of the study was to examine what positive welfare parameters there are, and if they are valid or not. Data has been collected through a literature review. Findings suggest that behavioural indicators like yawning, vacuum chewing and play are not valid. READ MORE

3. 2. Ledarskap, dominans och motivationsfaktorer i relationen mellan häst och människa

   University essay from SLU/Dept. of Anatomy, Physiology and Biochemistry

   Author : Mathilda Hauptmann; [2018]
   Keywords : ledarskap; dominans; motivationsfaktor;

   Abstract : The aim of this study was to define the concepts of leadership and dominance in the human-animal interaction between the human and the horse, as well as examine what other motivational factors there are for the horse to cooperate with the human. This study was based on 24 articles and reviews from other authors. READ MORE

4. 3. Fear reactions in riding horses : a comparison between dressage and jumping horses

   University essay from SLU/Dept. of Animal Environment and Health

   Author : Märta Claesson Lundin; [2005]
   Keywords : horses; behaviour; fear reactions;

   Abstract : It is common knowledge among "horse people" that dressage horses are more easily spooked and more skittish than show jumping horses however, to my knowledge, no scientific research has been made earlier to test this assumption. It is also important to have the right horse-rider combination in different situations to avoid accidents. READ MORE