The horses showed distinct behavioural and physiological changes when exposed to fear-related odours through the cotton pads, ...

A recent study has found scientific evidence supporting the belief that horses can detect human fear through smell. The research demonstrates that horses respond to chemical signals linked to emotions ...

So how can horses smell our fear? Well, human emotions come with physiological changes. When people experience fear or stress, their body, face and voice changes. Their body also releases hormones ...