Academic Papers

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

McLean, A.N., 2001. Cognitive abilities: The result of selective pressures on food acquisition? Applied Animal Behaviour Science, 71, (3) 241-258. Abstract Locating and capturing food are suggested as significant selection … Read more

McLean, A., McGreevy, P.D., 2010. Horse-training techniques that may defy the principles of learning theory and compromise welfare. Journal of Veterinary Behavior (2010) 5, 187-195. Abstract This review considers some … Read more

McLean, A., McGreevy, P.D., 2010. Ethical equitation. Ethical equitation: Capping the price horses pay for human glory. Journal of Veterinary Behavior 5, 203-209. Abstract Ethical equitation is nowadays coming into … Read more

McLean, A., McGreevy, P.D., 2006. Reducing wastage in the trained horse – principles that arise from learning theory. Proceedings of the 2nd ISES Symposium, Milan, Italy. Abstract Direct evidence suggests … Read more

McLean, A., Henshall, C., Starling, M., McGreevy, P. 2013. Arousal, attachment and affective state. Proceedings of the 9th International Equitation Science Conference, Eds: C. Heleski and C Wickens, University of … Read more

McGreevy, P.D., McLean, A.N., Warren-Smith, A.K., Waran, N., Goodwin D., 2005. Defining the terms and processes associated with equitation. Proceedings of the 1st International Equitation Science Symposium, Broadford, Victoria, pp.10-43. … Read more

McGreevy, P.D., McLean, A.N., Thomson, P.C., 2009b. SMART: Sensitivity Models for Animals in Response to Training. The Veterinary Journal. Abstract Trained responses are said to be under stimulus control when … Read more

McGreevy, P.D., McLean, A.N., 2009. Punishment in horse-training and the concept of ethical equitation. Journal of Veterinary Behavior. 4, 193-197. Abstract By definition, punishment makes a response less likely in … Read more