Oscar going naked

Woooohooo Oscar is now au naturale- yay he has his halter off and we have graduated to being able to put the string halter and leadrope on and off, so he doesn't need to wear one in the paddock anymore. "It's not about the halter".We spent a lot of time over the past few days just making sure he doesn't mind being rubbed all over with the string halter- then me being able to reach up and over his neck and dangle the halter tie on the other side of his neck, gently and soothingly stroking him with it....then I graduated to tying it loosley then off again on again off again off again until he was completely settled with me putting it over his nose etc...he loves his head being rubbed and stroked...and we must've done this 20 times or more, and he is completely fine with it now..here's hoping he still will be tomorrow. He is following the feel with the leadrope really well and backing up beautifully and coming forward much better ...playing the yoyo game was quite unbalanced before he would back up well but coming forward could be an issue sometimes, but now he comes right up to me and blow on my hair.
I haven't quite got Arani's halter off yet...I think Lynn should do that when she's back from holidays, I don't want to do too much, as she wants to learn the steps too. Gaylene came and used the roundpen today with Sparky- he went really well- he's only 2, so days out are great-especially on his own.  Had the WOF done on my float today...getting ready for November with my 3 days at a PNH Clinic. Can't wait...me and Gypsy will really enjoy 3 whole days to ourselves.
Megan took Sarg out over the farm and next door tonight..When he started out he was a bit fresh, but settled down and they enjoyed it...Michelle met up with them which was lovely- Sugar is such a calming influence, and both are good company. Louka has had a good brush down today...He is such a pretty boy -gleams in the sun.  Must get some photos now that it's sunny.