Equine

Name: Equine
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ISBN: 9781923011083

A Love Letter to The Horse

Portland Jones (Lecturer Equine Behaviour, Murdoch University)

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English

Exisle Publishing
03 June 2026

Animal husbandry; Horses & ponies; Equestrian & animal sports

A compassionate, insightful guide to humanity’s relationship with the horse, with evidence-based training tips.

Weaving together science, history and fiction, Equine traces our bond with the horse across 6000 years of co-existence. It takes the reader on a journey of discovery, from the evolutionary beginnings of Eohippus, the Dawn Horse, through to the domestication of horses, their use during wartime, and their place in our lives today.

The book opens with a detailed look at the evolution of the horse, with fascinating insight into how particular characteristics and traits evolved to become today’s modern animal: fast, vigilant, and with a strong herd instinct. The horse’s brain, senses and abilities are all fully explored.

In the book’s second half, the author turns her considerable expertise to how the horse learns, and helps readers understand proven, effective and compassionate training methods for the animals they work with.

Through her focus on welfare, and by making accessible the sometimes complex science of ethology and training, experienced trainer and author Portland Jones entices readers to share the awe and wonder she experiences at the horse’s side.

Equine is for anyone who works with horses, rides them, or simply admires this most beautiful of creatures.

By: Portland Jones (Lecturer Equine Behaviour Murdoch University)
Imprint: Exisle Publishing
Country of Publication: Australia
Edition: New edition
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 152mm,
ISBN: 9781923011083
ISBN 10: 1923011081
Pages: 320
Publication Date: 03 June 2026
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Forthcoming

Introduction Part 1: Letting go of anthroporphism The Dawn Horse 1. The ancient horse Ancient man 2. The domesticated horse Ezio 3. The important horse Wilhelm 4. The modern horse Ted 5. The conscious horse Part 2: Ways of learning Sarah 6. Operant conditioning 7. Classical conditioning 8. Habituation, shaping and welfare Arkady Epilogue References Acknowledgments Index

Portland Jones has over 30 years’ experience as a horse trainer, and teaches an evidence-based training strategy. She is also an award-winning writer and lecturer, teaching equine behaviour at Murdoch University.