They create a natural opportunity for some to overcome fear and develop confidence
The size and power of the horse can be naturally intimidating to many people.
Accomplishing a task involving the horse, in spite of
those fears, creates confidence and provides for wonderful metaphors when dealing with other intimidating and challenging situations in life.
Horses are very much like humans in that they are social animals. They have defined roles within their herds.
They would rather be with their peers.
Horses have distinct personalities, attitudes, and moods.
An approach that seems to work with one horse, does not necessarily work with another.
Horses like to have fun. In other words, horses provide vast opportunities for metaphorical learning.
Horses have the ability to mirror exactly what human body language is saying
A Lesson to be learned is that if they improve or change themselves, the horses respond differently. Horses are honest, which makes them especially powerful messengers.