I need a moment just to toot my own horn. I have (exhaustively) documented my fear with Ruffi since our very first ride and my anxiety surrounding what can sometimes be explosive reactive behavior even with her favored human. This week, I have been able to get on the mare with little anxiety and not only walk around on her but also ask for a little bit of a trot.
We have a new saddle coming for her next week and I am excited because I feel like I will feel more secure and therefore be able to ask her for more forward and more work 🙂
Happy riding and little steps!
A+R