His smile spread even more seeing her looks so lovely.  He gave Dora a pet along her neck when he got close enough, not far from Karen.  "Just get to know her.  Here."  He pulled a carrot from the back pocket of his jeans.  He had a few ready for this very reason having planned for this lesson.  Giving Karen one of the carrots, he winked.  "She'll love you all the more.  Though seems you have already made a friend here." 

"I've got a saddle over on the fence, but for now, just get to feel comfortable being around her and trust her."  He suggested.  "I'll get a bridle to let you walk around with her bit once you give her the carrot and feel ready for it."