Ultimately, horses are herd animals and read the emotional status of
their herdmates to know when there's danger lurking ahead. When you
set foot in the irons, you become a part of your horse's herd. When
you tense, he expects trouble. When you keep cool, he takes confidence
from you.
It's easy to let your own emotions get in the way when working with a
hot horse. Just relax already, you want to shout at him. Keep your
frustrations in check and be relaxed for him. He'll follow your lead.
And when the going gets tough, when it's hot and humid, or on the
final day of a long dressage show, you know that your horse will still
be hot to trot.
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