The first comparison

Here we have it: side by side comparisons of all 8 of Bodie's "spots" and his cheek tumor.

We are on pythium shot #7 now - and I see some pretty impressive hair growth on spot #4 especially. Looking at the pictures, I don't think our follow up photo really captures how much hair is growing on that particular spot. I might try to get better pics of #4. Bodie does not love the camera, and he wiggles a lot.

Scary ball? What scary ball?

Bodie and I play a little trust game called "Go Touch It." Go Touch It is pretty simple: I show him a fairly scary object or obstacle and all he has to do is touch it with his nose. Then, carrots happen.

But why is it so important that Bodie touch a ball?

It teaches him several things.

First, that balls aren't so scary after all. Big, bouncy, yellow, flying balls are just another thing to cross off the life list of not-so-scary-things.
Second, it's ok to be afraid, but it's more fun to be curious.
Third, I'm your mother and I said so. (Trust the rider/handler above all else).

Scary flag? What scary flag?

Things can be all up in your face and STILL not be scary! Who knew?

Scary umbrella? What scary umbrella?

Ok, so umbrellas are still a little bit scary.

Scary tarp? What scary tarp?

Blue Nile Bodie is in training. We had a few "come to Jesus" moments over biting and kicking, rearing and striking, and the always fun "running people over." And I mean running us over. Flat. 

I'm happy to report that we have put all of that behind us now in trade for the life of a pampered saddle horse. 

But wow was Bodie scared. Even when he was trying to be a good boy, he lashed out in fear. Because he is just a little guy and will always be just a little guy, Bodie needs to be bombproof for kids. So begins my quest to make Bodie fearless, one tarp, umbrella, yellow ball, grain bag, pool noodle and American Flag at a time.

We begin with the blue tarp: