We haven’t been able to get a halter on Nigel yet, but we know he’s trying.
Don has spent a lot of time working with Nigel over the last couple of weeks. Bernard, Ellsworth and Fergus have been a constant source of moral support.
Of course, Fergus is Nigel’s biggest fan…
…and Bernard always clears his calendar to offer comic relief.
On Wednesday, Don was able to get a lead rope around Nigel’s neck for the first time. I was so proud of both of them. ♥ ♥ ♥
Morning Bray Farm 
December 19, 2010 at 5:13 am
Awww. He’s come such a long way from not even wanting to be touched. It’s wonderful you are taking your time with him.
And hooray for your progress, Don. Keep up the good work.
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December 19, 2010 at 5:24 am
Now that’s progress. Bernard is totally cracking me up in the last photo. “Here’s my neck, dad, put it around me. I’m not afraid. Pay attention to me.”
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December 19, 2010 at 6:00 am
Good work Don. One day at a time. If not today maybe tomorrow, or next week, It’s worth the time spent in the end.I’m glad to see Nigel so relaxed.
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December 19, 2010 at 6:44 am
Looks like Don is doing a good job! I had an unbroke, very scared rescue horse some years ago…so I understand how patient you need to be. Nigel will get it one of these days…he just seems a little more shy than the others. (I guess that’s an understatement if we compare him to Bernard.) 🙂
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December 19, 2010 at 6:53 am
What a lucky guy Nigel is, to have such loving and patient people. 🙂
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December 19, 2010 at 7:15 am
Aww, they are all such lucky little fellows!
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December 19, 2010 at 7:41 am
Isn’t funny how it’s instinctual for them to be afraid of being ‘tied’?
I’m glad he’s coming around. Don is so patient. Being a cowboy about it would only backfire.
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December 19, 2010 at 9:21 am
Thank you for visiting my blog! I must say that your Nigel has very looong legs!!! My goodness! I’m going to have our Nigel read all about your pretty donkeys. Then. You. Must. Get. Several. Goats. Tee hee.
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December 19, 2010 at 9:46 am
It’s funny how I immediately think, “Oh poor thing . . . so scared,” when, really . . . Nigel apparently has the strongest self-preservation instincts of all of them!
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December 19, 2010 at 9:54 am
awww, happy tears! Baby steps can be scary, Nigel, but you’ll get there soon! We are cheering for you!
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December 19, 2010 at 10:27 am
Oh man… these baby steps are so familiar to me! Doesn’t it just warm your heart when you see in their eyes that they know they have overcome an obstacle and know that they’ve done something to make you happy? Chester gets positively proud and walks with a lighter step – it warms me all the way to my toes!
Keep up the good work, Nigel (and Don!!) – you’re doing great.
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December 19, 2010 at 10:45 am
Hang in there Nigel, my friend! You have good people there!
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December 19, 2010 at 11:42 am
Wonderful! Keep up the good work Don; I think Nigel is going to be “your” donkey. He is definitely a thinker, he ponders things for a while before moving on to the next step.
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December 19, 2010 at 4:45 pm
Good man. Good 🙂
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