Regardless of where one places a horse on the intelligence scale, one thing is certain: horses do not have the ability to think logically like humans. They think by means of association. They are herd animals, and need to feel present in their lives a very definite order of rank. Certain animals are in charge and certain animals are subordinate. When people are working with horses there should never be any doubt in the horse’s mind that the human being is the one which is in charge. This is a situation that is normal to a horse. It gives him the security of knowing where he belongs. When he has this, he is in his optimal working climate. It is important to bear in mind that for it to be fully and properly attained, submission can never be achieved with the use of power. With this in mind, the rider must strive to use psychological rather than physical aids to the greatest degree possible to influence the horse.
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