Most relationships between humans and horses are missing one crucial key element. The key that is so vitally important in these relationships is trust. In a horse and rider relationship, “mistrust is widespread and common…” S2: (franz). When the key element of trust has neither been established nor implemented, a horse will do one or all of the following actions: “…lean in to prepare, resist, ignore or explode, run away and avoid everything in the name of mistrust” S2: ( Francesco ). The whole conflict of mistrust stems from a weakness. Many people tend to conclude that it is the horse but, “just like our horses, we all have some weakness (or many weaknesses) in our ability to ride or train” S2: (franz). Many cyclists need to recognize weaknesses and address problems appropriately. If a person is a very talented driver or trainer, he still has weaknesses. The best of knights may possess “…a physical, mental and/or emotional weakness…” S2: (franz). However, there are numerous solutions to solve these problems that arise from weak points. Some of these solutions are more precise communication, establishing healthy boundaries, remaining open and receptive to your horse and his unique personality, and staying involved in every aspect of your equine companion's life. Sometimes we can "have an unhealthy relationship with our horse" to such an extent that it is not possible to fix it ourselves, or in some cases it can become so extreme that it is to the advantage of both horse and rider to part ways altogether but no one wants this S2 : (franz). There are a significant number of people who do not wish to separate entirely or throw away their horses. Therefore “…the only way to repair our lost trust is to work to gain the horse's trust…” S2: (Franz)....... middle of the paper ......expressing and establishing these concepts does not it's easy and neither is communicating with a horse, but giving up or throwing a horse to the side should not be a readily available option. “If you find yourself having difficulty successfully communicating your limitations to the horse, remain open to trying alternative means” S2: (Franz). This would result in gaining confidence. Bottom line, whatever happens to your horse, gain confidence first! Riders have been quoted saying their horse is bad, when in all reality no trust has been built between horse and rider. Therefore, when a rider can truly communicate with a horse, trust comes quite quickly. Secondly, horses need and deserve boundaries. Both of these factors, if done and taught correctly, will result in a prosperous relationship between horse and rider.