I went out after work to Teddy with the halter in my hand and he nicked off like he used to do. I was so disappointing. I had to put the pressure on and around and around the paddock we went. After a few minutes he stopped, I walked over and haltered him and he was fine.
I guess that since we went for our ride I haven't done much with him because it hasn't stopped raining. He must have decided that I wanted to ride again and he didn't want to so he buggered off. There's a reassuring thought for you! He doesn't want to let me ride him.
Anyway after I haltered him I gave him heaps of scratches and pats and played a game with him that is helping him not be muzzle shy. He was actually loving it and nuzzling me and exploring me with his lips, even tickling my cheek with his lips. Steve even came out and patted him! It's a miracle! I was sure to let Teddy know it was all fine though he could sense Steve's apprehension. I gave Teddy lots of kisses to let him know it was all OK. Then we played some more, I fed him a carrot and took the halter off.
Hopefully he is going to associate good times with the halter again soon.
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