Pitter Patter
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So, our baby, Jasper is now 5 weeks old. He is sweet and lovable (and sometimes naughty!). We have to transfer him and his mother to another area daily (have two foal-napping mares) and we use mother on a lead to help encourage him to follow us, however being a "toddler" he is into everything! He is also fairly brave and starting to stray farther from his mother daily. I know I have to teach him to follow, use a halter, etc. I've watched Cuyose's (sp?) video to start with a lead around his butt/back legs coming around his sides. Using light pressure he often yields but not consistently. I haven't found a halter for his size yet, which isn't helping! So, any advice is appreciated! This little guy may be my therapy horse in the long run, but we will see. Would love to teach him to drive (but I don't know how to do that yet either--we are growing together!) He is very affectionate and stubborn. What age do people generally start training? What methods are there? I continue to touch him all over and he loves it. Where do I start? Any advice for newbie colt owner? Thanks!