Yesterday’s a-ha moments:
- Now that Rocky knows I’ll move him around a lot and tighten the cinch or girth in stages, he doesn’t need to bite his rope, his brush, my sleeve or the air to get through. He stays relaxed.
- His Safe Zone in the front arena has expanded, although he’s still not nonchalant about being up there. His patterns and games were more consistently left-brained. He’s really liking Touch It with the random cookies.
- I’ve become quieter and clearer in my body and Rocky is responding very well.
- I am solidly Level Two on the ground and according to the new criteria, I’m ready to audition for official Level One status. Exciting!
Rocky believes the camera steals his soul:

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