19/10/2026
As a coach you wait patiently for days like today. We have worked with Lochlan all year to put a helmet on. Without causing him to be uncomfortable we have been calm & patient with him. Towards the end of term 3 this calmness developed & he was happy & regulated. Today the music table became his favourite activity & sitting quietly with dad & l at the dam. The helmet always came with us to try to put on when I thought the moment was right. We still did all the activities in the arena on the ground. Today was the day & towards the end of the session as you will see in the photos Lochlan allowed me to put the helmet on. A huge success, congratulations to this young man on this wonderful achievement. Perceiving & never rush your riders always makes for magical days like today. So proud 😊🐎👏
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