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After the colt has rested for a few moments, but before he can "start making plans," Ray drapes the rope over the sorrel's tail and rump, under his belly, between his legs. "He's not afraid of his mane and tail," Ray says with a grin. "He was born with them. But he's not sure about me or this rope. It's natural for him to protect himself. In his world, he's not doing anything wrong...
When Ray tries to rub the colt's neck and head, the colt strikes. Ray grins. "He can't find anything good about the human yet. But I'll just keep presenting it to him. I'll keep fixing it until he finds...
Another hour goes by. Each time the colt strikes, kicks and bites. Finally, the horse allows Ray's hand to touch his neck, though later, as Ray puts the saddle on, he strikes out with a front leg. After a long three-hour session with this one horse, Ray turns to us and says quietly, "You have to look inside the animal to see where the harmony is. It's not a miracle. It's just there, and you have to bring...
...cowboy who owns the sorrel, steps on first. The horse strikes at him, but Jay swings on smoothly as the colt jumps sideways, exhales loudly and finally stands. Nothing to it. For the first time Jay smiles. When he relaxes, the colt does the same...
...last day of the clinic we all ride in a lush pasture not far from where a billowing cloud on the Grand Teton looks like a pillar of smoke. We make mistakes. My roan colt gets scared because I'm scared, and he tries to run off. Les' chestnut mare slips and falls on her because Les has been too demanding. Chuck's mule and Elaine's colt pull away because they've been too imprecise, too lenient. "The horse is a mirror. When I see your horse, I see you too," Ray reminds...