Behaviours and Postures

This book is aimed at everyone, children and adults alike, who is curious to learn more about horses. As well as providing accurate, illustrated information, it invites readers to observe their equine companions. It complies with the French Equestrian Federation (Fédération Française d'Équitation) natural horsemanship syllabus and therefore covers all the scientific theory needed to pass the exams: - the horse's sensory world, - the means of communication at its disposal, - its social structure, - its 24-hour activity cycle, - the constraints of domestication, - learning processes, - temperament, - the consequences of predation, - quizzes to test your knowledge. It is also suitable for preparing for the Galop exams. This book is a true reference in equine ethology!