Do pigmy horses bite and kick?
In their natural setting, horses will naturally bite and kick as a means of establishing dominance within their herd. When a Guide Horse bonds with the owner after training, the owner will be perceived as the herd leader, and the horse will never bite or kick except when attacked. An aggressive horse would not remain in the Guide Horse program. Are Guide horses spooky and flighty? The individual temperament of horses varies widely. Part of the Guide Horse training involves acclimation to sudden unexpected noises. They are trained to remain calm even in noisy chaotic situations. Guide Horses readily accept new experiences. An unusually nervous horse would not be accepted as a participant in the Guide Horse program. For additional safety, all Guide Horses undergo the same systematic desensitization training that is given to riot-control horses. Do Guide Horses make good companions? Guide Horses do not possess the same craving for affection that is seen in dogs. This allows them to remain
