Handsome guy

So far, Nox is behaving much better now that he's getting a little exercise and training time.  Today we free lunged at the walk, with a little bit of trotting, for 15 minutes with minimal drama!  He also stood quietly enough during the grooming session for me to pull his mane (make it shorter).  I've been letting his mane grow out this winter, mostly because I imagined that it helped keep his neck warm - his hair is very thick - but I really prefer to keep his mane short in the hunter style.  After an hour of currying, brushing, and mane pulling, I snapped this picture of him:

    Isn't he handsome?