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).