Second session

At around 2:00 today we did a second session of groundwork.  Lunging with the saddle on, ropes around the legs, leading by both front legs, lead rope behind the haunches and pulling him around, sending, lunging with rollbacks, and jumping(!).  He took to jumping just fine, although it was just some logs about 16" high.  I repeated all the exercises with a bit and bridle in his mouth, but still working off the rope halter.  Then we did a little in-hand work off the bridle, flexing and turn on the forehand.  He looks good with the bit in his mouth--he stretches and drops his head.  I am working quietly with lots of rests to get him used to standing still.  He is getting better with fly spray.  Afterwards I led him around the back pasture and showed him around.  When I put him away, he rolled in the dirt, which spooked the goats and sent them running!