Horse Brain Science: The Neuroscience of Ethical Horsemanship

Discover the brain behind the horse-and transform the way you connect, communicate, and train.

Horse Brain Science is the definitive reference on equine neuroscience, offering both depth and clarity for anyone who works with horses. Board-certified neuropsychologist and equine neuroscientist Dr. Stephen Peters opens a window into the horse's mind-revealing how the brain learns, adapts, and thrives-and shows how this knowledge transforms training, care, and connection. With science made practical and accessible, this book equips readers with the understanding that leads to truly ethical and compassionate horsemanship.

Through clear explanations, real-world examples, and illustrations of brain structures, you'll learn:

• How horses process information and form memories
• Why emotions like fear, safety, and trust drive equine behavior
• The role of the amygdala, dopamine, and other brain systems in training
• How to apply evidence-based principles for stress-free, ethical horsemanship
• Practical strategies to improve communication, learning, and performance

Whether you are a rider, trainer, equine professional, or simply a horse lover, this book provides powerful insights that can reshape your relationship with horses. By understanding the horse's brain, you'll not only enhance your horsemanship skills but also cultivate a deeper, more ethical partnership grounded in trust and science.

✨ Perfect for:

• Horse owners seeking a better bond with their horses
• Trainers and equestrians striving for humane, science-based methods
• Students of animal behavior, veterinary medicine, or psychology
• Anyone curious about how neuroscience explains behavior in both horses and humans

Bring together the art of horsemanship and the science of the brain. Horse Brain Science will change the way you think about training, riding, and caring for horses-forever.

Author: Stephen Peters
Publisher: Wasteland Press
Published: 10/10/2025
Pages: 258
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.77lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.58d
ISBN: 9781681116150

About the Author
Peters, Stephen: - Dr. Stephen Peters, MS, Psy.D., ABN, is a neuroscientist and board-certified clinical neuropsychologist who applies decades of brain research to horse training and care. After completing advanced clinical training and leading neuropsychological services in a major neurology practice, he founded two brain health clinics and contributed to rigorous scientific trials. Now retired from clinical work, Dr. Peters teaches equine neuroscience worldwide through Horse Brain Science Clinics, combining classroom sessions, brain dissections, and live demonstrations. He is known for making complex science accessible and is co-author of Evidence-Based Horsemanship and author of The Book of Neuropoetry. He lives in Mancos, Colorado, with his wife, their dog, and seven horses.

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