Horses and Humans Research Foundation

09/01/2026

Research that continues to make an impact. Take a look back at a 2018 HHRF-funded study and see how research helps us better understand the powerful connection between horses and humans...and why supporting research matters.

08/31/2026

08/31/2026

A new purpose. A lasting impact.

The inaugural Equine Assisted Services Summit explored how Thoroughbreds can find meaningful second careers helping people through therapeutic and human-service programs.

It’s a promising path forward for both horses and humans.

Learn more ➡️ Thoroughbred Daily News
https://bit.ly/4clGFo4

08/31/2026

08/31/2026

14 days left to join us in Prague!

In-person registration for the Prague Symposium closes on 12 September.

On 19–20 September 2026, researchers, practitioners, educators and professionals from around the world will come together at the Czech University of Life Sciences Prague to explore research, practice, equine wellbeing and the future of Equine Assisted Services.

If you have been thinking about coming, now is the time to make the decision. Come for the presentations, stay for the conversations, connections and international exchange.

19–20 September 2026 | Prague
In-person registration closes 12 September

Register here:
https://horsesandhumans.org/prague-symposium

08/31/2026

Have you ever felt that your nonprofit financial challenges are bigger than you can tackle alone? Join Prash Kothari, an accredited CPA and founder of Non-Profit Books, at the HHC conference to learn practical strategies for managing your nonprofit’s finances.

As the founder of Non-ProfitBooks, Prash works exclusively with nonprofits, with a focus on animal welfare organizations. Combining two passions, he addresses common financial challenges while helping organizations gain clarity in their financial operations.

To learn how to build a foundation of transparency that keeps donors engaged and open, connect with Prash at the HHC conference in October. Prash is one of many speakers who will share their personal and professional insights into the many aspects of equine nonprofit management!

08/31/2026

Who is HHRF? We fund research, share knowledge, and help translate science into meaningful change for both horses and humans. Together, we’re building a stronger understanding of the horse-human connection.

08/30/2026

***update: You can buy signed paperback copies of A Horse's Life: The Neuroscience of Equine Welfare directly through Mark Rashid and Crissi McDonald's official social channel on the Considering the Horse page! Please consider this direct way to purchase your book.

I just finished raptly reading A Horse's Life, the Neuroscience of Equine Welfare, by Dr.
Stephen Peters, Mark Rashid, and Crissi McDonald. And it may be my new favorite book on horse behavior. Dr. Peter's previous book, Evidenced-based Horsemanship, co-written with horseman Martin Black, is one of my favorites and one I recommend frequently to insatiable students of equine behavior. Like in this new book, Dr. Peter's provides invaluable insights to how the horse's brain works, how horses learn, and the origins of their various behaviors. He offers scientific explanations about the plasticity of the equine brain and impactful solutions for dealing with common behaviors that have plagued horse people for thousands of years. This newest book combines poignant anecdotes about individual horses, written with the charm we've come to expect from Mark and Crissi, followed up with Dr. Peter's clinical notes on each case-study. Every chapter features a unique horse and scenario, but for someone who has trained literally thousands of horses, I can tell you these horses and scenarios are more common than you think. BTW, this is an unsolicited and unpaid endorsement, because I am certain, if you are here on my site, you'll be fascinated with this book. I don't know where you can buy it (I received it as a gift from T Cody and it was purchased at the authors' book signing), but l'd encourage you to buy directly from the authors if you can. Enjoy the ride read!

08/30/2026

Get ready.... September webinars are just around the corner!