International Equitation Science Symposium 2007
The 3rd International Equitation Science Symposium was hosted by Michigan State University, East Lansing USA on the 13th & 14th August, 2007. There were 17 peer reviewed research papers and 6 posters, as listed below. The complete proceedings of the symposium can be viewed here.
Is there evidence of ‘Learned Helplessness' in horses?
Hall C, Goodwin D, Heleski C, Randle H, Waran N
Overshadowing: a silver lining to a dark cloud in horse training
McLean A
How can we use learning theory for aiding the training of horses: Habituation and Positive Reinforcement
Waran NK, Andrews L, Redmund A
Addition of positive reinforcement enhances learning a frightening task (but only for the frightened horses)
Bauson L, Heleski C
Poll-flexion does not induce hypoxia in unridden ponies while trotting
De Rantere D, Schauvliege S, Odberg FO, Deprez, P, Gasthuys F
An innovative approach to equitation foundation training (backing the horse) within an automated horse walker may reduce conflict behavior in the horse
Murphy J
Welfare implications for the competition horse outside of the training arena
Houpt K
Investigating cribbing and weaving behavior in horses in Michigan
Wickens C, Heleski C, Bursian S, Clark K
Group housing with automatic feeding systems: implications for behavior and horse welfare
Gieling E, Cox M, VanDierendonck MC
Transfer of nervousness from competition rider to the horse
Von Borstel, UU, Ducan IJH, Shoveller AK, Millman ST, Keeling LJ
Assessing the rider's seat and horse's behavior: difficulties and perspectives
Blokhuis MZ, Hartmann E, Aronsson A, Van Reenen KG, Keeling L
Horse temperament and riding performances
Visser EK, Zetterqvist-Blokhuis M, Blokhuis HJ, Van Reenen CG
Different expectations between producers (vendors) and purchasers may lead to wastage and welfare concerns for the horse
Hennessy K, Quinn K, Murphy J
Paedomorphosis: a novel explanation of physical and behavioral differences in horses?
Goodwin D, Levine M, McGreevy P
Tight tendon/brushing boots: Lower limb protection or innovative lower limb sensitization training technique in the show jumping horse?
Murphy J
Preliminary investigations into the ethological relevance of round-yard training with horses
Warren-Smith A, McGreevy P
Anatomical variation of the equine thoracolumbar dorsal surface makes effective saddle fitting far from simple
Murphy J, Hennessy K
Trailers for Horses: Some transport systems may be less problematic for the naïve horse during loading
Murphy J, Hennessy K
Obedient or confused - the influence of teaching Para equestrian Dressage on a coach's understanding of training horses
Longden ML
An update on two new on-line educational opportunities for equine enthusiasts through eXtension and My Horse University
Skelly CD, Greene E, Heleski C, Vignare K
"Barn talk": Possible expression in equine vocalization
Browing D, Nadeau J, Scheifele P, Dinger J
Embedding equine Learning Theory into Equitation Curriculum
Beard L
Posters
Weight distribution of the rider and anatomical variation of the equine thoracolumbar dorsal surface make effective saddle fitting far from simple - Jack Murphy, University College Dublin, Ireland
Trailers for Horses: Some transport systems may be less problematic for the naïve horse during loading - Jack Murphy, University College Dublin, Ireland
Obedient or confused - the influence of teaching Para Equestrian Dressage on a coach's understanding of training horses - Mary Longden, Monash University, Australia
An update on two new on-line educational opportunities for equine enthusiasts through eXtension and My Horse University - Christine Skelly, Michigan State University
"Barn talk": Possible expression in equine vocalization - David Browning, Browning Biotech, Rhode Island
Embedding Equine Learning Theory into Equitation Curriculum - Lisa Beard, Rodbaston College and Wolverhampton University, England