Why dominance theory is outdated- a conversation with Andrew McLean

In this episode of Equidemia Insights, Dr Andrew McLean is on the podcast.
We are talking about the emerging scientific interest in equine cognition as a base of equitation science, why dominance theory is outdated and which ways can lead into the equestrian future.

In a nutshell

What is a base of equitation science?
The emerging scientific interest in equine cognition.

Is dominance theory still up to date?
No – we talk about why it is outdated and which ways can lead into the equestrian future.

Sources

• Mellor DJ, Beausoleil NJ, Littlewood KE, McLean AN, McGreevy PD, Jones B, Wilkins C (2020): The 2020 Five Domains Model: Including Human–Animal Interactions in Assessments of Animal Welfare. Animals 10(10):1870. https://doi.org/10.3390/ani10101870

Further reading
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