Horses will deal with each other at times very passively, but very aggressively towards disrespectful behavior. Fifty years ago, everything was force and intimidation. That is completely wrong, however, now I feel the horse industry has turned people too far in the opposite direction and they are begging their horse to do things for them. I see so many wonderful people every weekend so close to getting injured by their horse because they are literally begging their horse to listen to them. You can't whisper sweet nothings in your horse's ear and expect him to listen to you .
Horses understand action.
They don't understand words. Stay focused on what you are doing with your horse. Many people want to hear the easy story. Once or twice a week, this will be easy, and you will never have another problem for the rest of your life. If you want your horse to be a willing partner and really perform well, you have got to be prepared to put in the effort.