Today we worked on more of the same - rubbing, lunging, disengaging hindquarters, etc. We did some desensitizing to the lead rope, which Rooster tolerated very well. He doesn't mind it wrapped around his belly, legs, butt, neck or even his head. He's slowly becoming more comfortable and relaxed with me, but we still have a ways to go. Didn't want to go back into his pen again, but I was thrilled that after trying to send him just twice, he went right in without a fight. Good boy! As you can see, he loves to pose for photos.
Tomorrow I'll get the saddle out and see how far he'll let me take us. And I'll be coming at him with some detangler for that mane ASAP!
