19 Jarod calmly called out, "He's nervous about
that bag. Loosen the lead and give him some slack. Reassure him. Don't let him think you are scared."
20 Kwasi tried not to show his nervousness. With all the confidence he could muster, he talked quietly to Spirit as he loosened the line. Almost immediately, the horse calmed down. Jarod walked toward Spirit and stroked his neck. Then he shook Kwasi' s hand. "I think you're ready," Jarod announced.