Hi. It's been some time since I posted about my guys but Kirk & I had one of those experiences that are worth sharing so here goes. My 4 ponies live in the field next to my home. There is a telegraph pole just over the wall at the edge of the driveway that I can reach from the drive so small gap between pole & wall - I can slide through it but Max, my 11.3 Welsh, never attempted that when temporarily penned in that corner. I can hang haynets on the pole without the need to brave the recent deep mud but the other day Kirk, considerably bigger than Max being a cob cross Welsh, decided to give it a go. I was standing in the drive & assumed Kirk wouldn't get further than his shoulders so would back out of the gap. No so, he only got stopped by his hips. Now neither the wall or the telegraph pole are going to give way so if he panics he risks bad to fatal injuries. But this is my Kirk & he gently bumps his hips against the obstructions a couple of times. I reached over the wall & rubbed his neck & then encouraged him to back out which he readily did. Not a damaged hair anywhere & Kirk went back to munching hay whilst I contemplated what a disaster that could have been. I hope Kirk & I, together with my other guys, inspire you to build a truly trusting relationship using Monty's methods. You can build a bond strong enough to save you both in perilous situations. I am so lucky with my guys. Cheers, Jo.