| When Melissa mounted Dodger, she asked him again if the rein was attached to his thought.
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Dodger responds by becoming braced and hollowing his back. These physical braces are also indicative of a braced mind-hardly surprising, given Dodger's history. |
| Instead of wanting to escape, Melissa hopes to guide Dodger's thought. If the horse offers his thought to the human, his feet will follow. |
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As the week progressed, Melissa moved from the round pen with Dodger to the arena.
With the transition out of a comfort zone, Melissa took the time to help Dodger with any
new concerns that developed.
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By the end of the week and under Melissa's guidance, Dodger's owner was able to enjoy some riding time on her mustang for the first time in several years. Dodger had released many of his fears.
This is a great beginning!
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