Farm animal welfare is a major concern for society and food production. To more accurately
evaluate animal farming in general and to avoid exposing farm animals to poor welfare …

Horses (Equus caballus) have a rich history in their relationship with humans. Across
different cultures and eras they have been utilized for work, show, cultural rituals …

In this project, we examined the effect of a 4-month intervention with horses on perceived
social support, self-esteem and general self-efficacy among Norwegian adolescents aged …

This original and insightful book explores how horses can be considered as social actors
within shared interspecies networks. It examines what we know about how horses …

Simple Summary Horses are used by humans for sport, companionship, and as a working
animal. Understanding how horses perceive and interact with humans can aid in developing …

This study has shown that domestic horses are capable of cross-modal recognition of
familiar humans. It was demonstrated that horses are able to discriminate between the …

In dolphinaria, dolphins and their trainers build relationships and bonds due to the nature,
closeness and repeatability of their interactions, hence training sessions are deemed …

Dominance hierarchies in horses primarily influence priority access to limited resources of
any kind, resulting in predictable contest outcomes that potentially minimize aggressive …

People may involuntarily emit fear or distress signals when around horses, and interpreting
how horses respond to these messages is important, particularly for human safety around …

Simple Summary Appropriate strategies aimed at improving the welfare of working equids
should include the assessment of their welfare status, as well as the identification of the …