Fire element

Confident, self-assured, communicative nature, responds strongly to the rider's feelings, likes to show off, forms a very close bond and likes praise, likes to be groomed and cared for, likes a varied programme, has concentration problems or reacts excessively when bored or underchallenged, protective instinct, fixated on one horse in the herd.

Can appear very calm and then suddenly become hysterical, can get upset about things that are often incomprehensible, stubbornness paired with sudden hysteria. Agitation and panic (but not generally anxious). Hypersensitivity, nervousness, circulatory problems, post-exertional sweating.