Like dogs, cats or any other kinds of pets, horses can be fun, safe and enjoyable companions. However, just as a dog must be trained and treated properly, or he will become a nuisance, a horse must be handled correctly if he is to be useful, safe and happy.

The key is to understand why horses act the way they do. You then need to know how to tell them what you want them to do in a way that horses can understand.

Since horses don’t understand human language, your actions teach your horse what you want and how to behave.

If they are frightened, they will try to run away from whatever scares them. They can be scared and startled by many things that don’t bother people. Example: loud noises or sudden movements

When a horse is nervous or frightened, he will often calm down if someone gives him confidence by keeping him under control and soothing him with a quiet word.

Horses obey humans through habit and training. If you always handle horses properly, using the same rewards and punishments they are used to, they will keep their training and remain obedient. Rewarding your horse is important, and can be as simple as a pat and a kind word.

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