Category Archives: Academic Papers

The roles of learning theory and ethology in equitation.

McGreevy, P.D., McLean, A.N., 2007. The roles of learning theory and ethology in equitation. Journal of Veterinary Behavior: Clinical Applications and Research, 2, 108-118. Abstract By definition, ethology is primarily…

Over-flexing the horse’s neck: a modern equestrian obsession?

McGreevy, P.D., Harman, A., McLean, A.N., Hawson, L.A. 2010. Over-flexing the horse’s neck: a modern equestrian obsession? Journal of Veterinary Behavior: Clinical Applications and Research. 5, 180-186. Abstract We used…

The horse–human dyad: Can we align horse training and handling activities with the equid social ethogram?

McGreevy, P.D., Burton, F.L., McLean, A.N., 2009. The horse–human dyad: Can we align horse training and handling activities with the equid social ethogram? The Veterinary Journal. 181 (2009) 12–18. Abstract…

Problems at the human- horse interface and prospects for smart textile solutions.

McGreevy, P., Sundin, M., Karlsteen, M., Berglin, L., Ternstrom, J., Hawson, L., Richardsson, H., McLean, A. 2014. Problems at the human- horse interface and prospects for smart textile solutions. Journal…

Do vendors value safety in Thoroughbred horses in the Australian recreational riding horse market?

McGreevy, P., Oddie, C., Hawson, L., McLean, A., Evans, D. 2015. Do vendors value safety in Thoroughbred horses in the Australian recreational riding horse market? Journal of Veterinary Behavior, 10…

How riding may affect welfare: What the equine veterinarian needs to know.

McGreevy, P., McLean, A., Buckley, P., McConaghy, F., McLean, C. 2011. How riding may affect welfare: What the equine veterinarian needs to know. Equine Veterinary Education, 23(10), 531-539. Abstract Veterinarians…

The importance of safety signals in animal handling and training.

McGreevy, P., Henshall, C., Starling, M., McLean, A., Boakes, R. 2014. The importance of safety signals in animal handling and training. Journal of Veterinary Behavior, 9 (6), 382-387   Abstract…

The distribution of apparatus in popular equestrian disciplines.

Hill, E., McGreevy, P.D., White, P., Caspar, G., McLean, A.N., 2015. The distribution of apparatus in popular equestrian disciplines. Journal of Veterinary Behavior, 10. 147-152. Abstract The apparatus that riders…

Is safety valued in the Australian pony market?

Hawson, L.A., Oddie, C., McLean, A.N., McGreevy, P.D., 2011. Is safety valued in the Australian pony market? Journal of Veterinary Behavior: Clinical Applications and Research. 6 (5), 254-260. Abstract The…

Variability of scores in the 2008 Olympics dressage competition and implications for horse training and welfare.

Hawson, L.A., McLean, A.N., McGreevy, P.D., 2010. Variability of scores in the 2008 Olympics dressage competition and implications for horse training and welfare. Journal of Veterinary Behavior: Clinical Applications and…