After the 2 boys got on and were practicing walking and keeping their horses right next to the rail, I untied him and walked him around. Perfect gentleman. When I stopped he would walk in circles around me. Not panicky circles, just wandering circles. I just let him. He's figuring it all out. From the ground we practiced walking, trotting (needs work), stopping, and turning. Afterwards I tied him back up and he stood quite nicely. Picked up all 4 feet. (Phew- that's not something I wanted to have to work on).
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Hi,
I just found your blog through your comment on Mugwump Chronicles. I liked your comment about developing a calm riding horse through exposure to a lot of stimuli. I hope you don't mind if I ask whether you have any advice about how to get a yearling gelding out on walks in-hand with you alone? This is my first "baby;" he's halter-broke but rather herdbound and fights the idea of leaving the farm. He can be headstrong, but is not spoiled or aggressive in any way. Thanks!
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