Are Horses 'Lazy' Or Just Bored?

Since the dawn of time, they have seemed man's hardest working animal companion - performing stoically as a method of transport, a weapon of war and a beast of burden, as well as a variety of sporting and recreational roles. But new research suggests that the humble horse might not be quite such a willing worker as it often appears.

A scientific study entitled 'Are Horses Lazy?' has found strong evidence which indicates the answer is 'yes' - or at least that they have little appetite for such research.