Horses can detect fear in humans by smell, becoming more likely to startle and more wary of people who are scared, a new ...

Horses exposed to samples of sweat from people who had had a scary experience appeared more afraid themselves: the animals ...

The northwest Ohio equine-assisted program showed lasting mental health improvements for veterans, with 53% no longer meeting PTSD criteria after just five days.

This French study examined common welfare indicators and abnormal equine behaviors, finding that Standardbreds which ...

The horse industry in the United States contributes $39 billion in direct economic impact and generates about $102 billion in total spending, according to a detailed economic impact study released ...

SENTINEL BUTTE, N.D. - A North Dakota State University professor is using horses to help modify the behavior of children with troubled backgrounds, and it seems to be working. Erika Berg, left, ...

Equine piroplasmosis can be difficult to diagnose due to the variable and non-specific clinical signs exhibited by infected horses. Further complicating testing, false positive and false negative ...

Haven Thompson took a cleansing deep breath and with her foot in the saddle she hoisted herself up on the gentle giant. It didn’t matter if she just came from having a bad day, bonding with the horses ...

Few sports prompt fans to open their wallets quite like horse racing. Whether it's the biggest race of the year or the weekend race at the local track, fans come in droves to watch horses speed around ...