Went to see Arrow in the morning and just walked around and sat wiht her. She ate a little grain and is brave about the rubber pan. Then I left for a couple hours and came back with my friend, Erin. We fed her hay and I walked around with her a lot, she understands my body language perfectly. I do wish I had a carrot stick though (soon to to be remedied).
Others have put their mustangs in a panel-chute, but I feel uncomfortable setting that up here, but also impatient to get going (though I shouldn't be).
We stood with her for over an hour and I just kept walking with her.
After everyone left I put her hay in the corner and just stood next to her while she ate. Then I leaned a little towward her, right behind her shoulder. She flinched a little but stood still. So with pure intentions I leaned against her a little and then a little more. We stayed like that for a while and then I rubbed ad stroked her all over and over her back for a while. Magical to have my fingers in her silver-tinged coat that just moments ago I wondered if I could ever touch.
The other (left) side was touchier (freeze-branding and vaccination side from BLM). At one point I thought she was going to turn and kick me (I may have gone overtime) but eventually I rubbed her all over on that side too. Probablly a good idea ot have a whip in case she spins to kick and I can "kick back". I have to work more on her face, but she did let me give her a hug and I could say I am so sorry.
I hope tomorrow we can get her halter trained soon.
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