Equitation Science

Equitation Science, 2nd Edition, is a textbook and reference that integrates learning theory into ethical horse training frameworks. Throughout the volume, horse welfare and rider safety serve as primary considerations.

The volume explores equine ethology and cognition alongside the mechanisms of non-associative and associative learning. It connects these principles to training practice while addressing stress and fear responses, apparatus, biomechanics, and unorthodox techniques.

Designed for riders of any level across all types of equestrian activity, the 2018 edition also added a dedicated chapter on research methods.