ROME WASN’T BUILT IN A DAY

Of course, building your horse’s confidence so that spooking becomes a thing of the past can take time and, as Leah explains, your horse will learn to turn to you and to trust you eventually, depending on how you react to those spooky situations. “Horses are animals and always react instinctively,” she says, “but if you build up trust and confidence together he’ll soon turn to you for support. Riding with confidence is a skill we all need and if your horse is scaring you, get a sympathetic trainer who can help you overcome your fears and help train you and your horse positively.”