Across human history, no single animal has had a deeper impact on human societies than the horse. But when and how people domesticated horses has been an ongoing scientific mystery. As they spread, ...

They say dogs are man’s best friend, but horses could also claim that title. Horses gave us a way to transport people and goods — literal horsepower. They changed warfare: drawing chariots, carrying ...

WASHINGTON, June 7 (Reuters) - The advent of horse-based transportation represented one of the seminal moments for humankind, connecting ancient peoples by enabling them to move quickly over long ...

The results of a new study have confirmed what humans have suspected about horses for millennia: They can smell our fear, and it’s contagious.

Joanna Jones breaks down why you might be seeing horses in real life and in your dreams.

Horses and Humans Research Foundation announces an open call for proposals for research projects focusing on horse and human interaction. We invite submissions from researchers across disciplines who ...

An anxious horse trying his best. Source: Violeta Pencheva/Unsplash Having prey brains, horses are ruled primarily by fear. External stimulation enters their brain via one of the senses and is ...

Highly valued in diverse cultures, the horse gallops to pole position in the Chinese zodiac. Famous horse babies include Nelson Mandela and Jackie Chan.The first day of the Chinese New Year falls on ...