I have two yearlings, Nevada (bay) and Rica (sorrel). It's been a great learning opportunity for me to see the contrasts between them. Nevada was quick to trust and hook up while Rica was much slower. Nevada starts each day about where we left off and Rica needs to go back a few steps and reinforce what she learned before. Both are athletic and quick learners. I had rope halters and leads put on them at the pick up site, but I'm not sure if that was a good idea. It took a while before I could get them off :) Now we are progressing well , I think.