Abacus
Well-Known Member
A study of whether horses enjoy their work:
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/new...horses-lazy-or-just-bored-ask-scientists.html
In particular this paragraph:
Dr Uta König von Borstel, one of the researchers, said: “We asked 'are horses lazy’ and the answer would definitely be yes.
“They will actually go to extra effort and work hard in order to avoid work. That is the impression we were left with after the study.
“Many owners have the impression that their horses love to run and work hard, and that might sometimes be the case but it is limited to a very short period of time.
“If they are allowed their own way, horses would be back in the stable with their mates, eating.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/new...horses-lazy-or-just-bored-ask-scientists.html
In particular this paragraph:
Dr Uta König von Borstel, one of the researchers, said: “We asked 'are horses lazy’ and the answer would definitely be yes.
“They will actually go to extra effort and work hard in order to avoid work. That is the impression we were left with after the study.
“Many owners have the impression that their horses love to run and work hard, and that might sometimes be the case but it is limited to a very short period of time.
“If they are allowed their own way, horses would be back in the stable with their mates, eating.