[header] How to become more confident around horses [title] Watch horses from afar. [step] Though there are exceptions, most horses are fairly calm and docile when left to themselves. Watching a herd of horses feed in a field a short distance away from you can make them seem much less intimidating than they might otherwise. 
Once you're comfortable with this, you can gradually start interacting with horses close up. [substeps] Use this opportunity to observe horse body language.