The patting trick

So, here we are, at pony club, and I need to get Gally on the float all by myself. I walk him up the ramp, he looks in, then quickly retreats backwards.

I go and grab the dressage whip, and we have another go. This time, when he retreats back I am quick to follow it with a few quick flicks of the whip, until he takes a step forward again. The ears go back and teeth come out. I sigh.

I lead him up the ramp again, and this time rather than using the whip I give him a few pats. He puts his head down, and walks on all by himself. Magic.