Groomed, worked and rode Newt in the round pen. Then we walked into the front yard and past the garage. He showed no concern or excitement. It was just like old hat to him. He seems like a different horse. When I did that before I kept a straight arm on him at all times to protect me if he bolted towards me. The only difference is time and I changed my attitude toward him. I remember thinking “Newt’s problem is that he does not pay any attention to me. He’s always focused on something else. So I’m going to pay more attention to him and maybe he will pay more attention to me.” There is a big difference in him and that is the only explanation I have.
Magic had another good day. No problems and no limp.