Jay begins desensitizing the horse to the lariat - the very thing he used to add pressure to the horse. He approaches her with the lariat, allowing her to sniff it. Jay proceeds slowly and gradually and, whenever necessary, he backs away to take the pressure off. He examines the filly to determine if she is overly sensitive anywhere. By working under the umbrella of emotional control the horse is allowed to think. Jay gradually increases the exposure level. Jay explains that it is all about trust. He reminds us that the horse could run off at any moment and that there is no rope holding her to him: it is only the connection between Jay and the horse. This section concludes with Jay applying gradual pressure to the horse's head in preparation for the introduction of the bridle.

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