How to get epona in legend of zelda ocarina of time 3ds?

Right, I am up to the point on it where u are locked in the ranch with Epona. Due to my ignorance, I stepped on a chicken (or what not) and the went crazy, its proving to be quite hilarious. I don't know how to make the person on the other side of the gates tick and end up letting me go. Any help would be nice, like videos from youtube or your own advice. Thanks. (Its a freakin good game :D)