Animal Science 301 - Equine Behavior & Learning
Fall
2021
01
3.00
Jillianne Smith,Meghan Gennings
TU TH 1:00PM 2:15PM
UMass Amherst
10229
Morrill I N349
jrsmith@umass.edu
mgenning@umass.edu
This course provides an understanding of the behavioral mechanisms involved with human and horse interaction and a model of training based on equine behavior, ecology and learning theory. The welfare consequences of training and competing with horses involved in different disciplines are discussed. This course will help you to better understand how the study of equine behavior theory informs successful behavioral modification or training.
This class may be subject to cancellation if fewer than 10 students are registered. Additional lab fees are associated with this section.