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This is Tito. When Tito arrived you could not get near him. In a small paddock, he would just run away from you. If you could trap him, he would tolerate getting the halter on, but he was on guard and ready to bolt. Four weeks ago his owner was trying to put water on him with a hose and he bolted, she had to drop the lead rope. He left and went 1.3 miles. I followed him on foot until I caught him. Once I had him, the owner approached to get his lead rope and he bolted again. He was caught a second time.

I started working with him on halter training in the stall and paddock area. Getting him to follow, go through doors, gates, etc. Walk circles, then trot circles. He was never fully relaxed, but he has a lot of try.

I made it out to the round pen and he knows nothing. Did not understand a cluck to trot or a kiss to lope. He is getting it now. Here is a short video of some highlights. Practicing fly spray, halter, and finally the dreaded water hose. He did great! I am so proud of Tito.