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 ...

The bond between humans and horses dates back thousands of years, and horses occupy a unique position in human life, falling somewhere between working animals and companion animals. Humans have long ...

The bond is more important than the medal. Source: Cottonbro Studio/Pexels British equestrian Charlotte Dujardin withdrew from the Paris Olympics yesterday when a video showed her abusing a horse. The ...

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 ...

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 ...