Special Issue "The Behavior, Management, and Welfare of Male Horses"

A special issue of Animals (ISSN 2076-2615). This special issue belongs to the section "Equids".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 1 October 2021.

Special Issue Editors

Dr. Carissa Wickens
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Department of Animal Science, University of Florida, PO Box 110910, Gainesville, FL 32611, USA
Interests: animal behavior and welfare; environment and behavior; management and behavior; human–animal interactions
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Dr. Elke Hartmann
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Guest Editor
Department of Animal Environment and Health, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU), SLU Fakturamottagning, Box 7090, SE-750 07 Uppsala, Sweden
Interests: equine behavior; welfare; training; horse–human relationship

Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

Previous research has demonstrated that male horses are at an increased risk of developing stereotypic and other abnormal behaviors. Geldings displaying stallion-like behavior towards other horses or expressing unwanted and potentially dangerous behavior at the human–horse interface present challenges for caregivers and equine facilities. Furthermore, the traditional practice of keeping stallions in relative isolation from conspecifics remains a welfare concern. Increased knowledge of male horse interactions, and specific, evidence-based handling and management practices that improve the safety and well-being of male horses and of their handlers or riders deserve to be highlighted and disseminated. Therefore, we have identified a need to open an international discussion that addresses these topics.

For this Special Issue, we are inviting original research and review papers that advance our understanding of gelding and stallion behavior, the management and training of male horses, and the horse–rider and horse–discipline match based on sex, to ultimately improve and safeguard horse welfare, performance, and human safety.

Dr. Carissa Wickens
Dr. Elke Hartmann
Guest Editors

Manuscript Submission Information

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Published Papers

This special issue is now open for submission.
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