Over the years, I received many young horses that had been 'broken in'. Meaning that they've had a saddle on, been lunged, been sat on, and it all seemed fine. They go along with it because they trust humans and because it never went past their anxiety levels. But this is in no way a guarantee that your horse actually feels comfortable as a riding horse. That you're absolutely sure that they know what to do when sh*t hits the fan. Because no matter what, it always will. It can be a bird flying u

Unfortunately, many people enjoy honking their car horns when they drive by horse pastures but here's why you should never do it: *Horses can be reactive to unexpected noises, which may cause them to spook and potentially injure themselves or their handlers *Environmental conditions like ice or mud cause slippery surfaces that can easily create life-ending injuries to horses if they run from being startled *You never know if the horses in a field are seniors, pregnant or recovering from injuries