This was all really new stuff to Bart. We needed to keep him mentally connected by giving constant subtle cues and positive reinforcement or he could get nervous. As the next photo shows he did get "western" for a moment however he didn't gallop off, but rather wandered around visiting the obstacles and people on his own for a few minutes. A little too scary of an object. Walking back through the railroad tie alley. Checking out the labyrinth. Visiting Willis in the log star. Coming up to Betty for her to take the lead. Back to the railroad ties. Straddling the little bridge (resting a hind hoof on a pole.) Posing on the bridge. The wind was starting to pick up and we just wanted Bart to have a good experience overall with the obstacles, so we quit on a good note. Heading back to Bart's pen. "Hey, you should have seen what they had me doing out there!" The next afternoon, after spending the day in the obstacle course with the other mustangs, some of the volunteers spent some time with Bart, making friendly contact and working on picking up and holding his feet. Continue to Part Twelve Return to Part Ten 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.