Study on Horse’s Sense of Smell

The current limited knowledge on equine smells poses a risk that horse behavior does not match human expectations, they said, as horses might react fearfully when exposed to certain odors, which humans do not consider as frightening. Learning more about equine smell could therefore boost our understand of horse behavior and reduce the risk of dangerous situations. There may also be unexplored potential in using odors in several practical situations where humans interact with horses.