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Do Horses Photographic Credit and copyright www.freedigitalphotos.net Suffer from PTSD-like Symptoms? Chiara Marrapodi Abstract This paper presents and discusses trauma and stress related psychopathology. Furthermore, the potential for trauma and stress related psychopathology in animals is examined. More specifically, whether animals may suffer from PTSD-like symptoms. This investigation predominantly focused on equines (Equus caballus). As a species, equines have been most valuable to humanity and yet there is a paucity of psychological research relating to trauma and stress in their midst. It is with this in mind that the author is presenting an introductory examination of equine stress and trauma. Within the scope of this paper the Soul is not included as it would require a complete examination unto itself. Furthermore, a scale on PTSD in equines is proposed and is in progress. Keywords: equine, PTSD, psychopathology, stress, trauma, affect regulation, DSM, animals. Contact: Chiara Marrapodi - [email protected] 29 © The Society for Animal Consciousness 2016. Issue 2, Vol 1, April 2016.