I agree with the energy thing. Now ive started handling and approaching her with less "purpose" in a more casual way, she is much more open to me. I think because in my daily life in in a rush, rushing to work, rushing to pick up kids, rushing to get house clean and dinner on the table, I tend to be wired up and very deft in my actions, which for a small pony with limited human exposure can be quite over whelming and intimidating.
I had to walk her down a couple of days ago, but I was much slower, more a wander than a walk and she allowed me to have her within 5 minutes.
Its interesting, ive dont think much about my energy, well when Im teaching the babies something i am generally very quiet in my actions, but I obviously need to slow down!.