While I have been working on teaching Chance to trust people, stay awake (not shut down) I have turned him into a spoiled horse. I have confused him with all my hugs and kisses, no boundries. I have let him get as close to me as he wants, wanting him to feel loved. I have to admit that I like it too. He can be very lovable, but I learned my lesson today when he bit me.
I was opening up the feed room door when he walked up behind me and bit me on the hip. I can't say I was very happy but I have no one to blame but myself. So as of today there is a bubble around me and he is not allowed in. I decided how big the bubble is and stood there waving my arms and mittens around like an air traffic controller. When he tried to come in he bumped into my waving arms and mittens. When he stood at a respectable distance I went to him and loved him like crazy. We worked on this for about an hour in the dark and it was very cold. Of course if I had made this a rule from the start I would not have had to freeze my butt off doing this. He just continues to be a great teacher!
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