Since ancient times, horse behavior, and the bond between horses and humans, has been a source of intrigue and fascination. The horse-lore that has accumulated over the centuries is a rich mix of both ...

Horses' behavior is influenced by the smell of fear, reveals new research. Mares and stallions exposed to the smell of human fear exhibited higher levels of fearful behavior and were less inclined to ...

Despite the fact that horses evolved on a forage-based diet that is high in fiber and low in calories, some horse owners and trainers just can't resist feeding a low-fiber, calorie-dense diet. "Horses ...

If you've ever come across a particularly big-eyed, dish-faced horse, maybe you've thought to yourself, "He has such a baby face." We see these physical manifestations of youth in many adult species ...

Domestic horses sometimes engage in stereotyped behaviors (a repetitive movement that appears to have no purpose or function.) In horses, these behaviors may include cribbing, pawing, head shaking, ...

In a pilot study carried out at the University of Helsinki, high rein tension was found to be associated with trotters opening their mouths, which indicates pain or discomfort in the mouth. Rein ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Horse owners are often taught to watch for obvious signs of discomfort such as pinned ears, tail swishing, bucking, or resistance ...

Horses are supremely intelligent, employ largely non-verbal communication, and have served humans for close to 10,000 years -- all highly attractive traits that we seek in robot behavior. You might ...

Is it the right horse for the job? Temple Grandin suggests looking into its genes to find out. Grandin, Colorado State University's renowned expert in animal behavior, will be teaming up with a ...