Getting somewhere with Oscar now

Yep it's still wet wet wet and it blew a gale last night- BUT little Oscar is still coming along nicely...today I was able to stroke him all over including the tail-after a bit of coaxing of course...but THEN after a lot of friendly friendly I was able to pick up the leadrope and run my hand down the rope then put a bit of pressure on and he would take a step wherever I directed him..OMG I just couldn't believe this- I know it's just a small step BUT IT IS ALSO a huge step for me and Oscar..it was definitely easier on his right side than the left..He still doesn't like to give you his left eye if he can help it...but when he does it's just astounding...He would follow the lead every time..he was facing up to me as well this afternoon...and I really didn't think he would..then all of a sudden he decided it was ok to face me..what a revelation- both for him and me...we were both in that space in time at the same moment.WOW...he is soooo good- no threatening to kick or front foot or even run away from me today...He has spent a lot of time standing on his leadrope and figuring out how to release the pressure..didn't take him long....I can't wait to do some more tomorrow.....Arani hasn't got his halter on yet...so hoping David can come back pretty soon..he came to Lynn when she called him in to the yard by the stall today....Nikita has practised moving him around by driving him..she's loving it...My grandaughter's Nakita and Shanae are here too and I am sure these 2 guys remember them from when they first arrived at Arobridge, because they didn't bat an eye when they came to say hello....oh this is all such fun- we love it!!!!