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.
I take your word for it as an expert on everything horse! All I know is what I read. 😃