It was another intro to riding night on Flash. Russ came out to help and I got him all saddled up (he was much calmer tonight!) and did a bit of lunge lining to get him ready for listening and then took him over to the mounting block to hop on. He stood like a perfect gentleman while I swung on and he started just a bit when my right foot started wiggling for the stirrup. It was mostly a small jump in place and he then had to turn around and check out my foot. Then all was well.
Russ took us for a little walk and then we were back on the lunge line and steering back and forth and around with the halter. He was so good! It was easy to almost forget he had only been backed a few times. We even did some more trotting in a big circle and I was able to find the rhythm of his big floaty trot much easier this time. (and I think he was more comfortable moving with me up there this time too!) Yep, little Flash is coming along nicely!
My journey with a spirited youngster that found his way into my heart.
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