Evaluating a natural horsemanship program in relation to the ISES first principles of horse training

Authors: North, S., Hemingway, A., Maclean, A., Laurie, H. and Ellis Hill, C.

Journal: Journal of Veterinary Behavior Clinical Applications and Research

Volume: 15

Issue: September–October

Pages: 87

Source: Manual

Evaluating a natural horsemanship program in relation to the ISES first principles of horse training

Authors: North, S., Hemingway, A., Maclean, A., Laurie, H. and Ellis-Hill, C.

Journal: Journal of Veterinary Behavior: Clinical Applications and Research

Volume: 15

Issue: Sept/Oct

Pages: 87

Publisher: Elsevier BV

ISSN: 1558-7878

Abstract:

The ISES training principles provide an excellent starting point for professionals and horse owners. Currently, there does not seem to be an accepted protocol for evaluating horse training programs against the ISES principles. We suggest an approach to this, using Parelli Natural Horsemanship as our subject for evaluation. This initial pilot study (single-subject, n = 1), trials two analytical methods, as applied to the current, video-based teaching materials from Parelli (latest 2015 DVD set). The two methods used were: (i) ethology-based video observation/logging and (ii) discourse analysis of the language used to teach

Source: Manual

Preferred by: Ann Hemingway and Caroline Ellis-Hill