The White Horse Farm Equine Ethology Project
The White Horse Farm Equine Ethology Project has
been running for approaching ten years, and during that time many insights have
been gained into the depth and complexity of natural social behaviour in Equus
Caballus.
As with any other pure research project, funding has been very hard to find -
particularly as the project is non-invasive and therefore of no interest to the
pharmaceutical industry.
Many of the psychological problems experienced by owners, which can so often
result in heartache, disappointment and expense are the result of inappropriate
or abusive management practices. The value of project research is that it
clearly establishes ways in which we can do better and so enrich the
equine/human relationship.
The project maintains three generations of an extended family group, and allows
research to be carried out into aspects of behaviour that would be virtually
impossible in a fully free-ranging situation. Yet unless funding is found
within the next few weeks the Bank will force a mortgagee sale of the property
which will result in the families being dispersed.
Suggestions, donations or ideas for saving the project are warmly welcomed, and
can be addressed to the Research Director at:
whfeep@ihug.co.nz or alternatively to
the webmaster: www.equine-behavior.com
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