Solid knowledge about the nature of horses and practical suggestions to improve the conditions for feeding and keeping them through animal-friendly and economically sensible solutions. All functional areas and behavioral requirements are included. It provides clear guidance on constructing stables and riding facilities, as well as the use of time- and labor-saving techniques. This book imparts the reader with a solid understanding of the nature of horses and the practical conditions for feeding and keeping them with animal-friendly and economically sensible solutions. In Part 1, Horse Behavior, the evolutionary and ethological foundations are explained, and based on that, the consequences for animal-friendly husbandry practices are drawn. All functional areas and behavioral needs are included, such as feeding, movement, elimination, comfort, and exploratory behavior.