Horses are never misled like humans into believing that they are completely safe from all danger. They always need someone to whom they can turn to in a strange or threatening situation. …
And herein lies a reason, possibly the most important reason, why we can persuade a horse to give us his trust and possibly his devotion: a horse seeks freedom from fear and stress above all else; sugar lumps and carrots are not a sufficient substitute. If we provide this feeling of security, he will freely give himself to us.” ~Frederic Pignon
