Animal Science 301 - Equine Behavior & Learning

Fall
2024
01
3.00
Jillianne Smith

M F 12:20PM 2:15PM

UMass Amherst
27203
Hadley Farm Lawrence Arena 103
jrsmith@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.

This section has additional lab fees.

Permission is required for interchange registration during the add/drop period only.