Vpliv odnosa človek-konj na počutje konj

Rajšek, Ajda (author), Zupan Šemrov, Manja (mentor)

Diplomsko delo temelji na pregledu dveh obsežnih preglednih člankov na temo odnosa človek – konj. Za varno in vzajemno sodelovanje mora človek s konjem vzpostaviti pozitiven odnos, ki ga gradi na zaupanju in razumevanju z različnimi načini komuniciranja. V odnosu lahko pride do problemov, ki razkrivajo težave v medvrstni komunikaciji. Ti se kažejo v nezaupanju in strahu konja med delom, ki lahko privedeta do nesreč ali agresivnih reakcij konja. Na odnos s konjem človek vpliva z vsemi predhodnimi in sedanjimi interakcijami, zato je pomembno, da se ne poslužuje agresivnega kaznovanja. To v konju vzbudi strah pred človekom in se ga zato izogiba ali se nanj odzove obrambno. Konj se lahko nauči uporabe kretenj ljudi, zato je pomembna tako verbalna komunikacija z ustreznim tonom glasu, kot očesni stik in miren pristop. Negativni občutki in povišan srčni utrip človeka v bližini konja zaradi pričakovanega negativnega dogodka v konju vzbudijo strah in povišajo srčni utrip. Navedeno potrjuje govorice, da človek svoje strahove prenese na konja. S pomočjo metod ocenjevanja in prepoznavanja osebnosti konja se krepi odnos človek - konj in zmanjšuje burne reakcije ter negativne odzive konja. Testi obnašanja pa pomagajo odkriti prikrite težave v vedenju konja do človeka. Zgrajena vez zagotavlja dobro počutje obeh in vzpostavi ravnovesje v razmerju, kar pripomore k zmanjševanju problemov pri interakcijah človeka s konjem.

• Language: Slovenian
• Keywords: konji, vez človek-žival, obnašanje živali, dobro počutje živali
• Work type: Bachelor thesis/paper
• Organization: BF - Biotechnical Faculty
• Year: 2022
• PID: 20.500.12556/RUL-140945
• COBISS.SI-ID: 122730755
• Publication date in RUL: 22.09.2022

RAJŠEK, Ajda, 2022, Vpliv odnosa človek-konj na počutje konj [online]. Bachelor’s thesis. [Accessed 23 April 2025]. Retrieved from: https://repozitorij.uni-lj.si/IzpisGradiva.php?lang=eng&id=140945

Secondary language

• Language: English
• Title: The effect of human – horse interaction on horse welfare

Abstract

The work is based on the evaluation of two extensive review articles on the human-horse relationship. For a safe and mutual cooperation, the human must establish a positive relationship with the horse based on trust and understanding through various methods of communication. Problems may arise in the relationship that indicates problems in interspecies communication. These show up in the horse as mistrust and fear during work, which can lead to accidents or aggressive reactions from the horse. The relationship between humans and horses is affected by all past and present interactions, so it is important not to resort to aggressive punishment. This instills fear of the human in the horse, causing it to avoid or react defensively to the human. A horse can learn to use human gestures, so verbal communication with an appropriate tone of voice, eye contact and a calm approach is important. Negative emotions and an increased heart rate from a human near a horse due to an anticipated negative event instill fear in the horse and increase its heart rate. The above confirms the rumors that humans transfer their fears to horses. With the help of assessment methods and proper recognition of the horse's personality, the relationship between man and horse is strengthened and the horse's aggressive and negative reactions are reduced. Behavioral tests help to discover hidden problems in the horse's behavior towards humans. The bond established ensures the well-being of both and creates a balance in the relationship that helps reduce problems in the human-horse relationship.

• Keywords: horses, human-animal interactions, animal behaviour, animal welfare