11/13/2025
✨ Patton’s Progress — Day 2! ✨
Patton is already showing huge improvement when it comes to being caught! When we first went to pick him up, he had quite a few tricks to avoid the halter — ripping his head out, pulling away the moment you got close, and even turning to back up and kick. Once haltered, he felt like flying a kite in a windstorm!
For safety, I left the halter on at first so I could just clip the lead… though even that was a challenge. The sound of the clip alone would send him striking and rearing. Eventually, I had to out-think him — sneaking the lead on from outside the pen with the help of a little hay for distraction.
It’s disheartening to hear that he came from a “rescue” that actually bred his dam and claimed he’d been handled since birth — yet clearly, he’s missed out on a lot of proper groundwork. Even more concerning, he was placed with beginner owners despite his behavior.
The good news? He’s now in the right hands. With time, patience, and consistent handling, Patton’s going to become the respectful, well-mannered gelding his family needs. 💪🐴
