Humans Form Strong Bonds with Horses Similar to Those with Pets

Humans Form Strong Bonds with Horses Similar to Those with Pets

The profound connection between humans and horses has long been recognized, spanning thousands of years and touching on aspects of companionship, work, and emotional support. Until recently, however, scientific approaches to quantifying the nature of this bond have been limited, with no validated instruments tailored specifically to the human-horse dynamic. Groundbreaking new research led by teams from the University of Turku and the University …

Humans get attached to horses as they do to pets

New research shows that horses can be just as meaningful objects of affection for humans as other pets or close human beings. The way people get attached to their horse can now also be reliably assessed through a survey.