float loading

did some more float loading (in the paddock)

• have been taking the passenger side breeching door out so that i can walk up that side
• tallic finds it easier if i walk up with him, but he can then reverse without me which isn't so good. it's hard to keep the tapping going when you're in that position. i either have to brace myself and hope to hold him, and bring him forward again with just the halter pressure, or, if that fails, get out and chase him forward with tap taps!
• had a good change in his attitude today, it was like he went all soft and gooey. got to the stage where he actually put himself in the float with me standing on the ramp. he definitely liked me telling him how clever he was, and giving his rump a good rub!
• he did a good job of going back and forwards on halter pressure and with 'walk on' and 'back'. sometimes used the whip to tap him forwards when he started to back out.