Document type : book published by Quae
Authors: Jocelyne Porcher, Sophie Barreau, Vanina Deneux-Le Barh, Charlène Dray, Chloé Mulier, Maria Fernanda de Torres, Aurélie Verdon, Nicolas Blondeau
Preview : Are horses intelligent? Yes, say most horse lovers, but some observers disagree. What can be done to reveal this intelligence and to understand its nature? Well away from experimental procedures in the lab, it is horses' working relationships with humans that reveal most clearly the practical and sensitive intelligence of horses, such activities being particularly conducive to the development of equine skills.
The authors, through their research and practical experience of working with horses, shed light on the latter's cognitive and affective commitment to tasks and pay tribute to their intellect. This book is aimed at researchers, students and all those interested in the intelligence of these irreplaceable life companions.
