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[RC] From: "Melissa" <melisamk@charter.net> - sandy . l . holderMelissa, My boy (rescued 2 1/2 years ago) was so head shy that you couldn't approach him from the front and even try to reach out to him. Now he's wonderful. . . time and patience (started touching his neck and working up to his face). He still won't let me just reach out from in front and instantly touch his face but I can from the side and even rub his ears. Research helps understand it though, prior to me, he was neglected, mistreated for 4 years and in his early life, he was a show horse (in fact, I found out that he won the Cal bred's as 3 year old). I've heard stories how show people make them look "alert" and not sure if it happened here, but I can easily bridle him now and could after roughly 6 months. Rewarding good behavior helps. He's very sensitive to voice & touch, and cookies as a reward have helped as well. Good luck. . . and BTW, Tally was 12 when I got him. All the best, Sandy _________________________________________________________________ The information transmitted is intended only for the person or entity to which it is addressed and may contain confidential and/or privileged material. Any review, retransmission, dissemination or other use of, or taking of any action in reliance upon, this information by persons or entities other than the intended recipient is prohibited. If you received this in error, please contact the sender and delete the material from any computer.
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