Empathetic horse?

[doodle]

Robin has worked out me laughing is a very good thing. He knows a few things that make me laugh and he will try them. He also has made the click between a “new” behaviour, me laughing and so he will carry on with behaviour. There is no reward for him just me laughing. They are smart things!

 

[paddi22]

yeah I've a clever little mare that has learnt a range of behaviours that make me laugh, I love when she does it, it always cheers me up!

 

[[59668]]

Same with my mare! I love it!

 

[McFluff]

Yup, mine too. Think it adds to how special they are.

 

[shortstuff99]

Scientifically proven! https://royalsocietypublishing.org/doi/10.1098/rsbl.2015.0907

 

[doodle]

That’s great thanks ?

 

[LadyGascoyne]

I’m convinced Mim does things to make me happy. She frequently squashes her nose to the side of my face, and I’m pretty sure it’s because she knows I laugh and smile.

 

[doodle]

We are so lucky to have them.