I believe that everyone who has rode a horse at least for a time understands that it is in the horses’ nature to be terrified of even the most unusual things, and that they can never truly control or stop this. Even horses who are claimed to be “bombproof” have moments when they can’t control their panic, which is why horse riders must understand that horses spook when they are scared.
Furthermore, there are a variety of causes that elicit this frequent response, such as an uncomfortable saddle, physical pain, and a variety of other factors that we may be unaware of. Not every horse is as sensitive, irritated, or nervous as others, but they can all become spooky at some point.
Many people feel that one of the main reasons horses become spooky is because they do not trust the rider. When they believe the person riding them cannot be trusted, they will try everything in their power to get the rider off their back. The horse in the video below is terrified, but not because he has lost faith in his rider.
The rider was ready for the race as normal, but as he was mounting the horse, he became terrified out of nowhere. He was startled by a crab and promptly leapt into the air. It was a high leap, but the racer was incredibly professional and handled the situation flawlessly. He demonstrated his ability to everyone by landing on his feet. Watch the video below for additional information, and don’t forget to share it with your family and friends!