Journal of Veterinary Behavior: Clinical Applications and Research
Volume 2, Issue 4 , Pages 108-118 , July 2007

Roles of learning theory and ethology in equitation

  • Paul D. McGreevy, BVSc, PhD, MRCVS, MACVSc (Animal Welfare)

      Affiliations

    • Faculty of Veterinary Science (B19), University of Sydney, NSW 2006, Australia
    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress reprint requests and correspondence: Paul D. McGreevy, BVSc, Faculty of Veterinary Science (B19), University of Sydney, NSW 2006, Australia.
    • ,
  • Andrew N. McLean, BSc, PhD

      Affiliations

    • Australian Equine Behaviour Centre, Broadford, VIC 3658, Australia.

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doi: 10.1016/j.jveb.2007.05.003

Journal of Veterinary Behavior: Clinical Applications and Research
Volume 2, Issue 4 , Pages 108-118 , July 2007

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