Why do I have a fear of horses?

Why do I have a fear of horses?

Horses are powerfully strong animals. Their behaviors can be unpredictable, especially if they aren’t well trained or experience abuse or neglect.

Many people become fearful of horses after a scary or traumatic experience, such as being:

• Thrown from a horse.
• Bitten, stepped on or kicked by a horse.
• A witness to someone injured by a horse.
• Unable to stop a runaway horse while riding.