Great that you have such a wonderful skill with those critters! Last time I was on a horse..oh I don’t maybe 1951...it took off at a gallop on me. Fortunately, this tenderfoot was able to hold on for dear life until a wrangler was able to bring the beast under control. Have been terrified of riding ever since!🙂
Here is the thing. They know when you are scared, and a lot will take advantage of that. They can sense it. When I rode this one bareback on the farm, I could guide him with my knees and body language. They are extremely intuitive animals, but they have a huge flight instinct. That’s where people get in trouble. Horses don’t know they are as big as they are and have the instincts of a prey animal. Run first....figure it out later.