animal behavior, horse memory, horse training, horses, human-animal bond, loyalty, positive reinforcement

Discovering Humanity’s Most Loyal and Long-lasting Friend: The Horse

Throughout human history, countless relationships have formed between humans and animals. However, a recent study from France reveals that horses, when treated well, can become humanity’s most loyal and enduring friends. This fascinating research was published in the journal Animal Behavior. Training and testing horses The study was conducted by Carol Sankey, an animal behaviorist ...

Max Lu

A horse in a stable.

Horses Can Read Human Emotions, Even From Photos

You can’t hide your anger from horses as they can read your facial expressions, a study published by the University of Sussex has found. Psychologists from the University found, for the first time, that they can differentiate from human facial expressions whether people are angry or happy. Twenty-eight animals were recruited from five riding or livery stables ...

Wilma Oakes

A horse in a stable.