stumbling

[Louise bower <horsecrazy@access.mountain.net>]

Today was like a real trail ride with my 4 yr old mare.  She has been 
under saddle 5 months now, and today I felt like she was confident and 
focused.  We trotted a couple of good stretches, some with roots and 
rocks, and we only tripped a bit over one root.  It was like she grew up 
over night and really got the hang of it today.  I know the next ride 
may not be as good, youngsters go back and forth for awhile. But it was 
fun today.  Are you riding alone or with an older more experienced 
horse?  I find going with my experienced trail horse (over 3,000 miles) 
really has helped give her some of his confidence. We switch back and 
forth from leading to following.  Still a long way to go, but today I 
think we might make it.  Louise Kaycee( the new girl in the pasture)


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