A Fresh Look at the Training Scale with Andrew McLean
The Horse Magazine Story – Chris Hector Photos – Roz Neave and file One of the refreshing things about Andrew McLean is that he is quite happy to cross … Read more
The Horse Magazine Story – Chris Hector Photos – Roz Neave and file One of the refreshing things about Andrew McLean is that he is quite happy to cross … Read more
Rein back is a window as to how a horse stops, slows and shortens his strides, says the Australian equine behavioural scientist Andrew McLean. It gives a lot of … Read more
Warren-Smith, A.K., McLean, A.N., Nicol, H.I., McGreevy, P.D., 2005. Variations in the timing of reinforcement as a training technique for foals. Anthrozoös, 18 (3) 255-272. Abstract Horses are used worldwide … Read more
Ternström, J., Hawson, L., Gunnarsson, E., Engvall, T., Karlsteen, M., Sundin, M., Berglin, L., McLean, A.N., McGreevy, P.D., 2013. Applications and use of smart textiles and technology in equine science. … Read more
Pierard, M., Hall, C., Kong von Borstel, C., Averis, A., Hawson, L., McLean, A., Nevison, C., Visser, K., McGreevy, P. 2015. Evolving protocols for research in equitation science. Journal of … Read more
Oddie, C., Hawson, L., McLean, A., McGreevy, P. 2014. Do vendors value safety in the Australian recreational (non-Thoroughbred) riding horse market? Journal of Veterinary Behavior, 9, 375-381. Abstract The importance … Read more
McLean, A.N., 2012. Training the ridden animal: An ancient hall of mirrors. The Veterinary Journal. Personal view invitation, 2012 Opening paragraph (no abstract) The scientific ingredients for efficient, safe and … Read more
McLean, A.N., 2008. Overshadowing: A silver lining to a dark cloud in horse training? Journal of Applied Animal Welfare Science, 11, 3, 236-248. Abstract Overshadowing is a process known in … Read more
McLean, A.N., 2005. The positive aspects of correct negative reinforcement. Anthrozoös, 18 (3). Abstract In the scheme of contemporary animal training, horse training is virtually unique because it relies on … Read more
McLean, A.N., 2004. Short-term spatial memory in the domestic horse. Applied Animal Behaviour Science, 85, 93-105. Abstract This study investigates the ability of horses to recall a feeding event in … Read more