Horse owners can indeed feel a strong bond with their equine friends, as shown in a heartwarming video shared by Liv Enventing. The video captures the moment her horse, Diamond, lights up and gallops over to her upon realizing she is on the other side of a fence. The video has garnered over 728,000 views and 146,000 likes, showcasing the special connection between horses and their owners.

Research from Linköping University in Sweden explored how horses perceive their attachment to their owners compared to strangers. The study observed 26 horses in structured tests and found that horses displayed attachment-related behaviors, such as seeking proximity during reunions with both owners and strangers. The study also noted that horses trained with positive reinforcement showed stronger proximity to strangers, suggesting a unique response to this training style.

The heartwarming video has sparked reactions from animal lovers on TikTok, with many expressing admiration for the bond between horses and their owners. Comments on the post highlight the special connection between animals and their humans, with one user noting that the love of an animal for its person is unmatched. The study published in the Applied Animal Behaviour Science journal suggests that horses exhibit attachment-like behaviors towards humans, although it remains unclear if this fully meets the criteria for an attachment bond.