Aspectos gerais da doma em equinos do grupamento genético baixadeiro

Abstract

It is considered as taming the use of different techniques so that the horse stops being an untamed animal and accepts that the man rides and guides it. The main objective of taming horses is to make the animal normally accept human contact and commands. There are two types of taming, the traditional taming that uses fear and strength to dominate the animal and the rational taming that takes into account the animal welfare law (BEA). Given this, this study aimed to understand how the process of taming the Baixadeiro horse is carried out in the Baixada Maranhense region, in order to assess whether the AWB protocols are used during this process. For this, data were collected through the application of a semi-structured questionnaire and monitoring of the taming of a wild horse. The survey had 25 respondents, all male and with low education. The interviewees' answers showed that taming occurs brutally, with an average age of 2.5 years, less than the recommended age, which is at least 3 years. The environment in which these procedures are performed is open and does not offer safety for the animal or for the handler, who also does not use personal protective equipment. Mounting is carried out in the water to prevent the horse from jumping and to cushion the impact if the tamer falls, in addition, this stage takes place approximately 7 days after the first contact. Given this, it was possible to conclude that the taming carried out in the municipality of Pinheiro is of the traditional type, which does not take into account the principles of the animal welfare law (BEA). Therefore, it is proposed that awareness-raising projects on BEA and rational taming be carried out in this region and that the competent public bodies offer training courses for tamers.