The horse has always known more than we've asked of it.
Science is how we start to catch up.
What we do
Three commitments to the horse
Education
Evidence-based, welfare-focused learning for every level — from competitors to weekend riders.
From the Literature
Our Core Initiatives
How we do this work
01 Evidence-based advocacy
We translate peer-reviewed science into practical guidance that riders and trainers can actually use. By distilling complex findings in biomechanics, behavior, and learning theory into accessible frameworks, we close the gap between what research knows and what riders and trainers do.
02 Educational grants
We invest in the people who shape the industry's future. Our grant program provides financial assistance to Pacific Northwest professionals pursuing advanced education, formal certifications, and specialized coursework in welfare-centric disciplines.
03 Community-event funding
We bring the expertise to you. By directly funding and organizing regional educational events, we eliminate the economic barriers that keep world-class science out of reach — making high-level, in-person learning accessible to riders, owners, and professionals across the Pacific Northwest.
Science in service of the horse in front of you
Education
Practice
Community
Our Story
A collective commitment to evidence-based care
The Human(e) Equine Project supports education and research that advance a deeper understanding of how horses move, learn, and function as biological and social animals. Our work promotes informed, humane practices grounded in classical principles, contemporary scientific knowledge, and the lived needs of the horse in training, management, and daily care.
We were established to serve as a permanent bridge between the research community and the equestrian public. The primary barrier to higher welfare standards is often not a lack of intent, but a lack of access — and we exist to close that gap.
Operated as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, we function as an independent resource hub for the Pacific Northwest. Our work is guided by a single standard: if it improves the life, longevity, or well-being of the horse, it is worth sharing.
Stay informed
Science that fits in your barn bag
Four times a year, we gather the research that matters. Each issue surfaces everything we've published on biomechanics, learning theory, and equine behavior — distilled, organized, and delivered directly to you.
Get involved
Help us shape a more informed future for the horse
Professionals
Advance your education in equine science and practice supported by our grant program.
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Facilities
Host a research-backed clinic and bring world-class expertise to your community.
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Donors
Fund the programs that make evidence-based practice accessible across the Pacific Northwest.
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Contact Us
We'd love to hear from you
We read every message. Whether you have a question about our research library, want to explore a grant application, or are interested in bringing an event to your region — get in touch.