We've had my daughter's county fair steer for a little over a week (trust me, I am taking that into consideration). He had been worked with prior to us getting him - rinsed and tied daily. He is pretty gentle and acts great other than when we try to walk him. He's right at 700 lbs. He pulls back on the halter every time, wrinkles his nose and blows and grits his teeth. He will eventually walk a few steps (sometimes "hopping" forward) then start that all over again. I've tried two different rope halters - one with a ring and one without. I haven't tried a show halter yet, I plan to try that tomorrow.
Granted we've only walked him around the pen a handful of times, it's mainly to the fan rack, wash rack and back to his stall. I have been tying him also. I don't expect him to just stroll when I pull on the halter but I'm wondering what my options are if this continues (I really think he just needs more time - and I'm willing to allows him that). I just wanted to see what everyone else's experience was with this and if there is anything else I can be doing to help the process along. Any advice is welcome! Again - I know this takes time. Thanks!!
Granted we've only walked him around the pen a handful of times, it's mainly to the fan rack, wash rack and back to his stall. I have been tying him also. I don't expect him to just stroll when I pull on the halter but I'm wondering what my options are if this continues (I really think he just needs more time - and I'm willing to allows him that). I just wanted to see what everyone else's experience was with this and if there is anything else I can be doing to help the process along. Any advice is welcome! Again - I know this takes time. Thanks!!