Question # 153: I have a new 5 yo OTTB. Gorgeous, but a bit timid. I tried your "bravery test", and he failed big time! He wanted NO part of it, no matter what I did. I tried walking him over, tried riding him over, and he just got worked up.
Since he failed the test, does this mean I have a poor prospect for eventing? (Anonymous)
Well with The Bravery Test, as with most tests and guidelines, there are almost always exceptions. He may turn out to be too timid to be a good Eventer, or he may be just fine as long as you are careful about how you introduce him to things. With this type of horse, I would... (Click on Question Title above (in blue) to read full answer)
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