This is how mornings should start

41 minutes - 2.11 miles - Rhulain

Started out the morning spending some quality time with Rhulain. She was totally with me today ... ears forward, eyes focused, body right where she should be.

First we had to check out what interlopers were using our trail.  Rhu decided they were no threat, so off we went.

   

I hopped in the saddle and let her have her head.  She chose this beautiful trot for the next 0.75 miles. Floaty. Gorgeous. Amazing.  There's a 15 mile introductory ride in the next county on April 2 and 3, 2016.  After today's performance, I'm positive that she will be ready.

I'm in love.

Bliss.

28 minutes - 0.91 miles - Rhulain

Poor Rhulain, this is what she has to contend with while I saddle her in the mornings.  There is always chaos going on behind her, yet she blithely ignores it in favor of breakfast.

Did a little something different today ... hopped in the saddle as soon as we shut the gate.  I hopped off twice and walked beside her for a few minutes before climbing back in the saddle.  Wanted to see how she would do with mounting in the "wilds" with items found in the area ... might be a large rock, a dirt mound, or a fallen log.  She did rather well!

Having fun Rhu?         Nom, nom, nom, yes!

After drifting through the open desert, we practiced trotting/stopping in the yard.  Needs a bit of work; looks like we need a cue that works for both of us.  Then I introduced her to the feed trailer ... she loved it!