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UK Study Suggests Horses Help Humans Learn

Trainer William Hall walks a horse after a morning workout in his barn at Turfway Park, Florence.
Patrick Reddy
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Kentucky Enquirer
Trainer William Hall walks a horse after a morning workout in his barn at Turfway Park, Florence.

A pioneering study at the University of Kentucky suggests humans have a lot to learn from horses. Horses can help people develop empathy and enhance social and leadership skills, according to a recently completed study of equine-assisted learning among 21 nurses at UK Chandler Hospital. anine Lindgreen, a clinical nursing specialist and co-investigator in the study, said spending time with horses at Lexington's Pine Knoll Farm was an eye-opener for those who took part. Read more...

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