But some of the photos of the work we've done with him (massive thanks to Kayt for the expertise, advice and the loan of all the gear, and answering my neurotic texts)
Wearing a headpiece and bit for the first time..... note the distinctly unimpressed look.
Walking out in the headpiece and saddle pad. Looking remarkably clean too, rather than his usual muddy self.
Graduating to a roller (big strap around the belly) fitted with side-reins to get him used to feeling the tension of reins on the bit in his mouth. Also changed from the metal "breaking-bit" to a toughened plastic "Happy Mouth" bit as he's still young at rising 4 and his mouth is still pretty soft.
He's fitted with this lot every day and walked out for about 15-20 minutes. Getting happier with it now, but still a way to go.
He had Ellie on his back for the first time last week - just lying across him to start getting him used to feeling weight on him - there are no photos of this as I was holding onto his head at the time.
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