Biography
Dr Gustafson is a veterinary behaviorist and practicing veterinarian. His presentations include The Language of Horses, Equine Behavior, Horsemanship, and a variety of approaches, talks, and demonstrations to develop winning and willing relationships with horses. He educates horsefolk, horse trainers, veterinarians and horse guardians regarding the appropriate application of animal behavior to teaching, training, and caring for horses.
Industry Expertise (1)
Veterinary
Areas of Expertise (4)
Equine Behavior
Horsemanship
The Language of Horses
Horse Welfare
Accomplishments (3)
Equine Behavior Instructor (professional)
EquineGuelph
HIgh Plains Book of the Year (professional)
2007 finalist
California Horse Racing Board Veterinarian (professional)
Official Regulatory Veterinarian responsible for the health and welfare of California racehorses at various meets.
Education (2)
Washington State University: Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Equine behavior and welfare 1979
Dr Gustafson teaches Equine Behavior for the University of Guelph, Equine Guelph
Washington State University: Bachelor of Science in Veterinary Science, Equine behavior and welfare 1976
cum laude
Affiliations (7)
- American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior
- AVMA
- Author's Guild
- University of Guelph
- Racehorse Advocacy
- A Veterinarian's Take
- California Horse Racing Board
Links (4)
Event Appearances (3)
Equine Behavior
Alberta Horse Owners and Breeders Conference Alberta, Canada
2011-01-22
The Language of Horses
British Columbia Horse Council Kamloops, BC
2013-01-19
Developing Horses
Equine Expo Guelph, Ontario
2010-06-05
Sample Talks (1)
The Language of Horses
How horses communicate.
Style
Availability
- Keynote
- Moderator
- Panelist
- Workshop Leader
- Host/MC
- Author Appearance
- Corporate Training
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