Review article

https://doi.org/10.46419/vs.55.2.9

Body language: the key to successful communication between humans and horses

Antun Sačer ; Faculty of Veterinary Medicine University of Zagreb, Croatia
Ante Vidošević ; Faculty of Veterinary Medicine University of Zagreb, Croatia
Albert Trstenjak ; Faculty of Veterinary Medicine University of Zagreb, Croatia
Ivana Sabolek ; Faculty of Veterinary Medicine University of Zagreb, Croatia
Željko Pavičić ; Faculty of Veterinary Medicine University of Zagreb, Croatia
Kristina Matković ; Faculty of Veterinary Medicine University of Zagreb, Croatia
Mario Ostović ; Faculty of Veterinary Medicine University of Zagreb, Croatia

Abstract

The paper summarises the importance of body language as the basis of communication between humans and horses. Understanding horse body language is crucial for successful communication. Horses in communication use their entire body from head to tail and will respond to even the smallest signs made by their human companions. Accordingly, humans should be aware of their body language and pay close attention to body language communication when working with horses. In this sense, there is also a need to increase research on equine welfare during human-horse interactions, assessing not only the negative but also their positive affective states.

Keywords

human-horse relationship; body language; communication; behaviour; animal welfare

Hrčak ID:

304542

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/304542

Publication date:

13.7.2023.

Article data in other languages: croatian

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