Harry is in with his mum for a few days, so we have taken the opportunity to use the time to start on his ground work, up until this point all his training has been given by his mum and the herd. He is however use to us, as we never miss the opportunity to stroke a foal, in the field or in the barns. How nice it is to have a inquisitive willing colt to work with, whose eyes open wide when introduced to something new, and then curiosity gets the better of him as he steps forward to place his nose on the objects. Slowly and softly we introduce him to being touched and stroked all over. Watching him step forward to look, and then comes the licking and chewing. That was yesterday, and today slowly and softly we introduced the lariat, and soon it was slipped over his head and he started to yield to pressure. More thinking, more licking and chewing, and yawning, hard work thinking and doing. A small rope halter tomorrow. Less haste, less work later. Nicer for all of us.
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