| Trust is necessary when you wish to control your | | | | by virtue, it will also make it harder for the horse to |
| horse with ease. Certainly, you can still ride a horse | | | | have faith in you. All it takes is some time together. |
| that you are uncomfortable with but it will be harder to | | | | You need to think through how you wish to move |
| control a horse when it feels threatened or | | | | towards him. Ensure that your movements are slow |
| uncomfortable around you. This is especially true if the | | | | and steady and do move towards the horse from its |
| horse you chose has had a bad past with other | | | | left flank. When approaching a horse with things in |
| owners. This can make it difficult to build the bond | | | | your hand, do put your hands in front of you to let him |
| between the both of you. But with perseverance, you | | | | ascertain that there is nothing threatening with what |
| can learn to become close. | | | | you are holding. |
| If your horse has never been mistreated but is skittish | | | | |