True or False: A horse-owner's anxiety will not affect the horse's willingness to load in a trailer.

The assertion that a horse-owner's anxiety will affect the horse's willingness to load in a trailer is indeed accurate. Horses are highly perceptive animals that are sensitive to their environment and the emotions of the people around them. When an owner exhibits anxiety, it can transmit to the horse, causing the horse to feel stressed or hesitant.

This response can manifest in various ways, such as a reluctance to approach the trailer or exhibit signs of fear or discomfort. Equine behavior is closely linked to the attitudes and emotions of their handlers; when an owner is calm and confident, the horse is more likely to feel secure and cooperate.

In contrast, the idea that the horse's loading behavior is unchanged by its owner's anxiety overlooks the profound influence that human emotions can have on animal behavior. It is crucial to create a calm and encouraging environment to facilitate positive loading experiences for horses.