05/27/2026
Yesterday was Seven’s first time wearing a halter and lead rope… and this little guy continues to impress me. 🤍
What I love most is how willing he is to try. Hardly any fight, just a thoughtful little mind working through new things. He calmly followed along behind me and seemed to really think through what I was asking. We also started introducing a little feel on the halter, gently pulling side to side, and he’s already beginning to softly yield and search for the pressure release.
At the same time, he is definitely showing me his personality. He’s incredibly friendly, curious, and bold… maybe even a little too friendly at times. 😅 He has moments where he wants to treat me more like a pasture buddy or sibling, pushing those playful boundaries a bit, and I know if I don’t help shape that now it could become a problem later on.
So lately I’ve been trying to be a little more intentional and balanced with him. Less constant handling, more quiet consistency. A quick pat, a rub on the neck, then I walk away. I want him confident and trusting… but also respectful and thoughtful.
What I do love is that he willingly walks up to me, lets me touch him all over, and doesn’t get spooky or immediately run back to his mom. Day 19 yesterday, and he already seems to be an incredibly quick learner with such a willing attitude.
I’m sure I’m not doing everything perfectly, but I’m trying hard to give him a solid foundation now in hopes that the “end game” down the road is a good-minded, confident, respectful horse. Watching their little brains develop day by day is honestly one of my favorite things. 🐴