Scentwork for Horses, 1st Edition

Easily accessible for anybody working with horses at any level, scentwork can be done in small areas as well as in larger spaces on various surfaces. Whether veterinarian, behaviourist, trainer, animal-assisted therapist, equine physiotherapist, osteopath, or interested horse owner, this book promises to bring both you and the horse enormous benefits, strengthening the human-animal bond.

PART 1 EXPLORATION.
Brain and biology: what explains these changes?.
How to implement exploration in daily life.
How to use exploration to address problems.

PART 2 SCENT TRACKING FOR HORSES.
Anatomy and physiology.
Biomechanics.
Background information.
The advantages of scent tracking.
Practicalities: what you need to know.
The four pillars of this method.
What materials do you need.
Laying a track: tips for beginners.
Tracking: step 1- the beginning.
How to make tracking more difficult.
Scent tracking while riding.
From finding a scent bag to finding missing persons. Treat search.
Appendix of tools.
Bibliography