*Vibe: * The Cutting Edge on horseback. He is the arrogant trainer, the rival show jumper, or the rugged ranch hand. He is better than her—or so he thinks.
Every horse woman knows the unspoken rule: The horse must like him. This is not superstition; it is psychological fact. Horses are masters of reading somatic cues. If a man approaches a horse with aggression, insecurity, or dishonesty, the horse will react. Conversely, if the man is calm, patient, and respectful, the horse will relax.