Horses differentiate between frustration and disappointment: study helps improve communication. New findings help with communication with horses.
Only those who understand their horse can work well with them and ensure that they are well. A Belgian research team discovered that horses are capable of so-called micro-expressions - subconscious facial expressions. They pay particular attention to an angry face. In negative situations, ponies predominantly use their left eye. If the situation is relaxed, look at the person with your right eye. They even recognize quite quickly whether their human counterpart knows about horses or not.