A beautiful relationship

Research shows humans can create a bond with a horse in as little as half an hour!

People can create a bond with a horse at first glance, just as they sometimes can when they meet a new person and feel they’d like to get to know them better and form a deeper connection,’ says Erna Törmälehto from the Faculty of Social Sciences at Tampere University in Pori, Finland. This bond fits the scientific definition of attachment theory, the four primary elements of which are, according to Erna and her colleague, Dr Riikka Korkiamäki: Staying physically close (proximity). Feeling safe from danger (safe haven). Having a sense of stability (secure base). Missing the relationship partner when separated (separation anxiety). ‘The success of the bond requires freedom to choose’ According to Erna, the success of the bond requires freedom to choose, for both horse and human. ‘I think it’s not possible to have a good relationship…

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Spirit & Destiny (Digital) - 1 Issue, November 2022

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