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If you are a beginner looking for a safe, trained horse to learn with, a common misperception is: an older horse is safer than a younger horse. It would be unwise to make this generalization. Reactive or fearful behavior will not go away with age. A safe horse is the product of inherent temperament, training, and handling not age. A horse will become steadier as they age and gain experience but only if they are trained, handled properly and used consistently. Continue reading →