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Something to understand here is that horses are prey and herd animals. While they are big and strong they are inherently cautious and easily spooked.
I've seen a lot of novices (Greenhorns :P) introduce themselves to a horse- walking stright up to it while staring directly at it. While this is normal behavior for us showing confidence and trust, for a horse it is a scary, aggressive move and it'll often shy away or if accustomed to it at least be very uncomfortable (especially if you have a broad smile on showing your nice canines. Also, when horses curl their lips back to show teeth, it's a sign of frustration and intimidation.)
I think girls are a lot better at seeing vulnerability and empathize or feel comfortable with this reaction. What's not to like? It's a large, powerful beast with a heart of a puppy. It's herd instincts means it wants to be friendly, and it's motivations are simple and easy to understand.
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