Desensitizing Jack and Derby

Jack has been with us for one month. He arrived knowing how to walk on a halter, but that was about as far as he knew. He did not like us standing on his right side, he was hard to catch in the pasture, and was overall very sensitive. We have spent many hours doing groundwork with him and teaching him to come to us and follow us. He has a great work ethic and is willing to try.

He is just learning to give to the bit, and needs to learn to carry himself, but I can see where he will be very pretty in the cart.

Jessie took on Derby as a project. This mare was kicking unpredictably and really messing up carts in the process. I didn't want her to mess up herself, so Jess started desensitizing her.

This is an older video of a Appy I worked with, but it shows more desensitizing work.