Horses exhibited increased heart rates when viewing predator images on a screen, but displayed no corresponding outward behavioral signs of fear or threat processing.

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Wed, 15 Jul 2026 18:18:28 GMT · 1h 54m ago

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Why

To determine if horses could recognize predators and react to them even without sound, smell, or prior experience.

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The study indicates that riders and handlers may not be able to discern a horse's internal agitation based on its outward behavior, potentially impacting horse welfare and management.

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Horses exhibited increased heart rates when viewing predator images on a screen, but displayed no corresponding outward behavioral signs of fear or threat processing.
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Horses exhibited increased heart rates when viewing predators on a video screen, but displayed no outward behavioral signs of agitation such as head bobbing or tail swishing.
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Health & Science2h 1m ago
Horses exhibit physiological stress responses, including increased heart rate, when viewing predator imagery on a video screen, even without auditory or olfactory cues.
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Health & Science2h 1m ago
Horses exhibit physiological stress responses, including increased heart rate, when viewing predator images on a video screen in a controlled environment.
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