Ike is now capable of
*being approached any time of day with or without halter/lead rope/ carrot stick
* being haltered (came with an understanding)
* being led (came with an understanding)
* being tied (only doing this brief periods as he didn't exhibit a great understanding of this concept initially, will progressively increase the time span)
* being ponied or walked from a vehicle.
* standing (asking for a patient halt, so he doesn't get fidgety when he's asked to stop on a ride later on down the road)
* not grass diving, which he was doing initially!
* moves forequarters or hindquarters away from pressure or rhythmic pressure
* can be sent to the left or right
* can disengage his hind end from either left or right side
* can back
* can "smile"
* can pick up any foot he's asked with the tap of a carrot stick
* can pick up the pace of his gait with a forward send and tapping of the withers
* can touch him with unfamiliar objects all over
* can ask him to laterally flex both directions equally well.
* can make odd noises or movements beside him without him being fearful
* can ask him to lower his head
* beginning sideways game
* can walk him in traffic with him being calm
I think he's going to transition to riding really well when the time comes. For now, its just repetition and refinement. Looking to lay a solid foundation, so we can have a ton of fun safely together. :)
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