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A new study indicates that horse owners' psychological characteristics, including attachment styles and personality traits, are systematically linked to how frequently they ride, train, and spend quality time with their horses, as well as their equipment choices.
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University of Turku, Finland, and Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, Sweden (global survey)
Who
Postdoctoral Researcher Océane Liehrmann from the University of Turku, Finland, and the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, Sweden
What
A new study indicates that horse owners' psychological characteristics, including attachment styles and personality traits, are systematically linked to how frequently they ride, train, and spend quality time with their horses, as well as their equipment choices.
When
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 16:40:04 GMT · 3h 57m ago
Where
University of Turku, Finland, and Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, Sweden (global survey) ·
Why
The study aimed to investigate if psychological tendencies observed in human relationships also manifest in human-horse interactions, offering insights into how human psychology influences horse welfare and management.
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The findings suggest that owners' emotional connectedness and personality affect horse care practices, with implications for improving horse welfare through conscious, horse-centered decision-making. More emotionally distant owners tended to interact less frequently with their horses, impacting the time spent riding and engaging in hands-on activities.
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