The Steer Whisperer

Tuesday was the 4th day of working with the steers.  It's going great. 

J is a number one steer whisperer.  According to him the trick is at the beginning to not let the steer get it's head turned away.  Also, like a horse, they learn from the release of pressure.  Apply enough pressure to get them to take a steep

then release.  He then approaches and rubs them.

The other help is having a small confined space to work in.  That way they can't get much of a running start.

Next, it's standing tied for an hour or two.  To make it not a punishment, we give them better hay than they have access to outside.

Then some grooming,

a little more leading, by V this time.

Always under the watchful eye of the steer whisperer.