There is considerable debate about whether population-level asymmetries in limb
preferences are uniquely human or are a common feature among vertebrates. In the present …

The study of emotional functioning is of crucial importance for improving the welfare of
domestic animals. The investigation of animal emotions is mainly based on the outcomes of …

This book brings together much of the recent knowledge obtained on equine behaviour, the
emphasis being on its use as a basis for ensuring the well-being of horses. The first two …

Anecdotal evidence from horse owners and handlers suggests the existence of breed typical
behaviour and personality in horses. This is further supported by current research on …

Observational field studies were conducted on two remote populations of feral horses in
Australia to determine whether lateralization is a characteristic of Equus caballus as a …

Equestrianism is popular worldwide, with millions of horses and riders participating in
competitive horse sports and non-competitive leisure riding. Riders have a duty of care or …

Lateralization of emotions has received great attention in the last decades, both in humans
and animals, but little interest has been given to side bias in perceptual processing. Here …

Simple Summary This article addresses the problems that face Thoroughbred breeding and
racing globally as the sector seeks to become sustainable. It considers the benefits and …

Eye and limb preferences were scored in the closest undomesticated relative of Equus
caballus using the same methods as used previously to study laterality in feral horses …

The long-held belief that human dominance and equine submission are key to successful
training and that the horse must be taught to 'respect'the trainer infers that force is often used …