Discover the neurological basis of your horse's behavior in A Horse's Life: The Neuroscience of Equine Welfare. This groundbreaking book moves beyond traditional training manuals, combining clinical neuroscience with decades of hands-on experience to explain the brain science driving equine responses. Learn how to address behavioral issues at their source by understanding the nervous system.

Neuroscientist Dr. Stephen Peters, renowned horseman Mark Rashid, and clinician Crissi McDonald collaborate to offer practical insights for everyday horse owners, written in plain language rather than academic jargon. This is the first book to integrate real horse case studies with accessible clinical neuroscience.

• Explores the neurological mechanisms behind reactive, resistant, or shut-down horse behavior.
• Details how pain, environment, restricted movement, and social stress alter a horse's baseline temperament.
• Explains how the horse's nervous system learns, builds habits, and responds to training pressure.
• Clarifies the practical application of the Five Domains of equine welfare in daily management.
• Examines the direct link between nutrition/forage patterns and emotional stability in horses.
• Written by experts: Dr. Stephen Peters (neuroscience), Mark Rashid (40+ years experience), and Crissi McDonald (horsemanship/bodywork).

• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Print Length: 204 pages
• Publication Date: April 13, 2026
• ISBN-13: 979-8995328506
• Dimensions: 152 x 12 x 229mm (15.24 x 1.17 x 22.86 cm)
• Weight: 372g (372 g)
• Publisher: Elk Tooth Books

If you seek to understand the 'why' behind your horse's actions—from spooking to resistance—this essential guide provides the neurological foundation needed to foster a calmer, more responsive partnership.