Diesel has become quite a little character – in a very good way, of course! He has been with us now for almost 12 weeks. His ability to trust amazes me every day. Knowing now what his story is in his short little lifetime, explains his little horsenality! I do believe, at heart, he is a left brain introvert with some extrovert tendencies thrown in ~~ when he wants to, of course! He has become playful, more trusting, relaxed, and is just enjoys being with a herd again, and being allowed to just be who he is.
We have no expectations from him. We are showing him the Parelli 7 games and he is smart as a whip! He gets it! Now, motivating him to “want” to play is where it becomes fun.
Diesel loves sweet feed! It has been our way to, shall we say, encourage him over these past weeks. You need to catch him, shake the sweet feed bucket. You need to halter him, shake the bucket. You need to groom him, shake the bucket. You want to work on his feet, yep – shake the bucket. He loves the stuff!
But, just this past week, we have discovered something even more alluring than sweet feed. Diesel has an itchy spot!!! Several itchy spots actually! You stand next to him put an arm over his back and start to itch up and down his scapula and he is in heaven!!! He will follow you anywhere once you start’a scratchin!!
So, just when we thought the only way to Diesel’s heart was through his stomach, now we know the itchy spot is even more powerful!!!
Amazing how a little love, comfort, and fun can totally transform an animal!
Itchy, itchy Diesel! We love you!!!
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