Equinophobia

[1][2] Sufferers of equinophobia may also fear other hoofed animals such as donkeys and mules.

In many cases, people begin to avoid horses and this gradually develops from fear to a serious phobia.

A horse's imposing size and weight and large teeth may scare some people, especially children.

[6] Negative media portrayals of horses and stallions may add to one's fears.

During the Paleolithic, wild horses formed an important source of food for humans.