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What is Anthropomorphism?

Written by Hiddenhorse on 08/09/2009 – 4:06 pm -

Since the second world war the relationship between humans and horses has changed. The traditional function of the horse as a working animal is much less appropriate because today, the majority of horses are used mainly for leisure and pleasure purposes. It is logical to assume that this situation has improved the lot of the horse with advances in animal welfare and animal husbandry and veterinary science, this really should be the case, – but it isn’t. Sadly, domestic horses are dying younger, suffering more ill-health and the numbers of horses with severe psychological and emotional problems are increasing all the time and most important of all, horses are becoming increasingly dangerous to be around. Why should this be? Read more »

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