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Researchers developed the Human-Equine Attachment Scale (HEAS) to measure human-horse bonds. This new scale identifies six key factors, including a novel "Sacrifice" dimension, offering insights into owner motivations and improving horse welfare decisions.

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Area of Science:

  • Equine Science
  • Psychology
  • Animal Welfare

Background:

  • Human-horse relationships are diverse, impacting owner decisions on care.
  • Standardized tools to measure human-horse attachment are limited.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop the Human-Equine Attachment Scale (HEAS).
  • To measure the multi-faceted dimensions of human-horse attachment.

Main Methods:

  • Cross-sectional design utilizing a self-administered psychometric instrument.
  • Scale development involved systematic review and adaptation of attachment research.
  • Online survey data collected from 3611 participants via social media and professional networks.

Main Results:

  • Principal Components Analysis identified a six-factor solution explaining 60% of variance.
  • The final 22-item HEAS includes Companionship, Personal Wellbeing, Dependence, Status, Growth, and Sacrifice.
  • The scale demonstrated good internal reliability (Cronbach's α = 0.77).

Conclusions:

  • The HEAS is a reliable tool for measuring human-horse attachment, with potential applications in welfare and management research.
  • The "Sacrifice" factor highlights unique aspects of horse ownership.
  • Further validation across diverse cultural and equestrian populations is recommended.