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So here's how it went: Mike put a toothpick on his index finger and than wrapped it in masking tape so it would stay on. Then he proceeded to do a lot of ground work with Belle-yielding to pressure, circles, walk and halt using just a little rope pressure. Every now and then he'd poke her neck (MAD!

So today I used the Parelli yo-yo game to work with Belle on the trailer loading issue. At first she was much worse than yesterday. She still will take one step in, and then feel insecure and just stand there, like she doesn't know how to get the other foot in. So I yo-yo-ed here in and out and in and out, but she'd still only put one foot in. Then she got frustrated, stamped her foot, kicked out, and generally said, Look Ma, I'm trying, I really am. And then. She got both front feet in! I rewarded her and made her stand there and eat cookies for a few minutes, and she didn't seem at all afraid of the trailer.