When the two (Horse and Rider) learn to be patient and respect each other's needs, then the true fun of the ride begins. Be in an environment they can be themselves without any discriminate. It's amazing when a handicapped person is on the back of a 1000 pound horse, when you teach them to control and react with the horse, you will see a positive difference. They become very proud of themselves, when only a few weeks ago the rider may have felt that he or she could never accomplish such a thing because of their handicap. Riders learn to trust the friendship of the horse, losing all there fear, and replacing that fear with trust, self-confidence and pride.