Due to his nervousness we already developed some building blocks to use. For instance before I do anything I would say 'ready', now I am adding cues like 'ready pat-ah' when I'm going touch him. I had already began to touch his nose with what ever grooming tool I was using and I always started at his shoulder to work forwards or back wards. He had already taught me a lot about dealing with him, but I am hoping my understanding of the 'why' of it all will help me to advance our communication. And I do still love to ride that jog of his.😀

So very sorry .. 

😮 wow great team work 😀

Stephen Gowling Who invited that lousy pheasant on the ride anyway!?!? 😂

Thanks 😀 He is pretty cool physically but an absolute 0 emotionally! Trying to use 'the code' when I lose his attention like in the first picture. You see... there was a little wiggle worm 2 acres away that popped its head up through the soil.... and as you see in the picture Marshall was frozen. Just not sure if he was gonna survive it. 😒

November 9, Paleolithic Era