Keeping stallions in “solitary confinement” causes needless stress, say Swiss researchers, who call for more humane, healthy and safe housing alternatives.
In the wild, horses must be alert for predators that might attack them. This means that even domesticated horses are hardwired to be aware of danger and can scare easily.
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According to a news release in Science Daily, a new study shows that horses living in big enclosures and in groups of at least three are better at following directional indications from humans than horses...
Mealtime misbehavior takes many forms, from pinned-ear squealing to incessant wall-kicking. More than just annoying, these behaviors pose management challenges and can even be dangerous! In this edition...
Research suggests that horses are better able to interpret human gestures than previously thought, and some can even discern the credibility of information presented to them.A study conducted at Kyoto...
