River by Sablehaven

River

elextria — 2017-05-06 00:17:30 UTC

Round penning example + Jeffrey's Method

elextria — 2017-05-06 00:44:24 UTC

To Do

elextria — 2017-05-06 02:01:29 UTC

Cut rope for halter. 24 feet. Look into cheap, prettier options. A white halter will get ugly very fast.

How to tie a rope halter

elextria — 2017-05-06 07:20:26 UTC

elextria — 2017-05-16 02:42:00 UTC

First touch! - Day One

Got to rub his belly and his legs with the stick. - Day Two

I can now touch his entire head at almost any time <3 - Day Two

He's really, really enjoying being pet and we can now touch his neck and back - Day Three

We were able to pet nearly every single inch of River, including his belly with me and mom on his bad side and my brother on his good side. - Day Four

You can now approach him at any time and pet him anywhere but the legs and belly. - Day Seven

elextria — 2017-05-16 20:18:19 UTC

First lead! - Day Two

Much more willing to move with pressure now. - Day Two

We were able to take his lead rope off without spooking him - Day Four

elextria — 2017-05-17 01:42:43 UTC

I am so proud of him, and it is time to introduce the rope.

River did beautifully with the rope, he will let it touch him anywhere and he will lift his feet for it.

More work around his ears with the rope, he is still trying to check out to avoid dealing with it

In the trailer at home

elextria — 2017-05-17 02:45:48 UTC

First Touch - Day One

elextria — 2017-05-17 02:49:00 UTC

Little bit nervous

elextria — 2017-05-17 02:55:27 UTC

He has come so far since this already

elextria — 2017-05-18 00:03:45 UTC

First brushing! Got several mats out and he loves it - Day Three

So, I don't even know how to describe the progress we made today. All of River's mats are gone on both sides. His coat looks incredible now - Day Four

River has had his first bath! He did beautifully. - Day Seven

Day Seven

elextria — 2017-05-18 22:45:12 UTC