Recent research investigates horses’ vital signs and what the data collected can tell horse owners and vets about their intentions.

Researchers are trying to determine if a “spook” gene exists and can be bred out of horses to create a true “bomb-proof” mount.

Researchers at Queen’s University Belfast found that animals exhibit positive moods when they “win” and negative moods when they "lose”.

Recent horse behaviour studies show a growing interest in understanding our impact on the physiological and behavioural states of our equine partners.