An interesting sequence of three pictures. I like to make sure that a horse is not worried by someone falling off. So often horses become frightened, galloping off as their rider hits the deck. So with a stuffed pair of old trousers, I first prepare the horse in the stable by laying the 'body' on him and sliding it off him, then letting it fall off. Talking to him and rewarding him as I go. I do the same in the yard, then leading in hand before finally lungeing.