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be different. The steps of the timid horse will be quick and uncertain, and he will seldom ever stand still.
The timid horse will be suspicious of anyone approaching him and he’ll tense if you reach out to touch him. His whole body seems to say he is expecting something unpleasant and he is ready to flee. On the other hand, the bold nervous horse’s steps will be solid and well planted. He is not fearful, but it is nervous energy that has him bouncing about. If brought to a standstill, this horse most likely will not move for a while, content to look off at anything which attracts his attention. Instead of being fearful, the bold nervous horse is ready to ‘play-up’ given the smallest excuse. Pat him on the neck and he may bring all four feet off the ground in an excited jump and kick. So whilst the behaviour is similar, the reasons are quite different and therefore the approach to behavior modification is quite different too. The timid nervous horse must never be forced into compliance. Conflict with this horse will only make things worse. Time, gentle
Bold nervous, or timid nervous?
handling and the building of trust is the only successful approach. Constant discipline with the timid nervous horse and/or the constant changing of how the horse is handled, can cause this horse to become neurotic. The temperament and character of the timid nervous horse may never change significantly, but consistent, quiet handling will build confidence.
With the bold nervous horse, discipline to gain immediate respect is the best approach. This horse must be brought under control immediately and with authority. This horse needs to know who is boss and that the boss can forcefully get his attention on business. The bold nervous horse simply has more energy than he can handle, and his behaviour is
his way to deliberately cause a commotion, which he thoroughly enjoys. Without behaviour modification, this horse becomes an unmanageable spoiled brat who runs over his handler in an attempt to do just as he pleases.
Finally - there is another very revealing approach to knowing the personality of a horse. Observe his owner!
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