NO trust, no us! Who would argue that riding is not about a partnership, and if we want partnership we need trust, so successful cross-country riding is all about trust.

Your horse must trust you not to ask a question that is too difficult and the rider has to trust and allow their horse to deliver. If that trust is broken, both the partnership is damaged and safety is compromised. And most of us know what a lengthy and difficult process it is to rebuild trust.