Session Seven, June 2nd We didn't actually plan on having a regular session with Bart today. Betty spent some time socializing with him but the focus of the day involved Bob, Betty, Sharon and Willis building a new permanent obstacle course. When we finished with the main obstacles we wondered who we should use to try out the course. We looked at each other and said, "Bart!" Bart could be approached and scratched from both sides now but he wouldn't quite stand still out in the pen to be haltered so we moved him into the squeeze where he haltered like a champ. Then we went for his first big walk outside the smaller Learning Center corrals. Bart got a little excited once we were in the big arena, but so long as we kept giving him little cues he would stay focused. If we stopped in one place for too long and didn't communicate with him he would get a little anxious, so we just kept moving. Also when Bart would get stuck at various gates, Sharon (who took the photos) would give just a hint of energy from behind. Out in the wide open (arena) spaces. Entering the obstacle course. Once in the obstacle course we let Bart explore and visit various obstacles, but he was quite comfortable moving through the simpler obstacles involving railroad ties and poles to step between or over. Checking out the railroad ties. Walking down the railroad tie alley. Stepping over logs. A more complicated log pile. Crossing sideways. Checking out the tire pedestal. Trying the little wooden bridge. Crosswise on the bridge. Not bad for the Bart's first time on the lead outside a small corral, but all was not perfect as the next part shows. Continue to Part Eleven Return to Part Nine Return to The Beginning Press "Back" to return to the page that brought you here Return to Case Study Section Return to Training Section Return to Wild Horse Mentors Return to KBR World of Wild Horses and Burros Go To KBR Horse Net KBR Horse Training Information, © 2007 Lamm's Kickin' Back Ranch and Willis & Sharon Lamm. All rights reserved. Duplication of any of this material for commercial use is prohibited without express written permission. This prohibition is not intended to extend to personal non-commercial use, including sharing with others for safety and learning purposes, provided this copyright notice is attached. Email us to submit comments or request reproduction permission.