Autor: Dr. Stephen Peters
ISBN: 978-1681116150
Verlag: Mohr Morawa
Erscheinungsdatum: 10. Oktober 2025
Auflage: 1. Auflage
Seitenanzahl: 258
Sprache: Englisch
Form/Einband: Hardcover

Beschreibung:

Discover the brain behind the horse—and transform the way you connect, communicate, and train.

Horse Brain Science is the definitive reference on equine neuroscience, offering both depth and clarity for anyone who works with horses. Board-certified neuropsychologist and equine neuroscientist Dr. Stephen Peters opens a window into the horse’s mind—revealing how the brain learns, adapts, and thrives—and shows how this knowledge transforms training, care, and connection. With science made practical and accessible, this book equips readers with the understanding that leads to truly ethical and compassionate horsemanship.

Through clear explanations, real-world examples, and illustrations of brain structures, you’ll learn:

• How horses process information and form memories
• Why emotions like fear, safety, and trust drive equine behavior
• The role of the amygdala, dopamine, and other brain systems in training
• How to apply evidence-based principles for stress-free, ethical horsemanship
• Practical strategies to improve communication, learning, and performance

Whether you are a rider, trainer, equine professional, or simply a horse lover, this book provides powerful insights that can reshape your relationship with horses. By understanding the horse’s brain, you’ll not only enhance your horsemanship skills but also cultivate a deeper, more ethical partnership grounded in trust and science.

✨ Perfect for:

• Horse owners seeking a better bond with their horses
• Trainers and equestrians striving for humane, science-based methods
• Students of animal behavior, veterinary medicine, or psychology
• Anyone curious about how neuroscience explains behavior in both horses and humans

Bring together the art of horsemanship and the science of the brain. Horse Brain Science will change the way you think about training, riding, and caring for horses—forever.