But no one wants to be a pushover. But acting from irritation won't cut it. Our challenge is to meet the horse's inappropriate behavior with quiet authority, confidence, competence, and a plan to steer the horse to a better place. Psychologists tell us these angry ways are a toxic chain stretching from child to parent to grandparent, etc., into the mists of time. After all, we're only human.
Every irritation is an opportunity.
Each time we have a choice whether to clamber right back on board or give up and wallow in the dirt. Lord knows, there's room on the wagon. The Trail Less Travelled.