Use desensitization training to build your horse's confidence. Start by approaching the course object slowly and watching how the horse reacts. Praise curiosity and pause or give the horse space when it starts to worry.
Make desensitization your first stop
The course gives you a specific object to approach. Break that approach into small steps so you have time to recognize the horse's reaction and respond to it.
Time praise around curiosity
Praise when the horse is curious about the object. When it gets worried, stop advancing and allow it to settle before you continue. The developer's explanation of confidence training gives the same distinction between these reactions.
Watch what happens on your next ride
The developer says a warning can appear before an unprompted gait change. Watch for it and use the ride to learn how the horse behaves. Check your confidence progress across sessions so you can judge how the training is going.
FAQ
Which training builds confidence?
Desensitization is the course the developer added for confidence training.
Should I keep approaching a worried horse?
Give the horse more time or space before moving closer.
Can I rely on a fixed number of sessions?
Check your horse's progress rather than planning around a universal session count.