Can a horse look any more relaxed?
We did all the basics we do every session before mounting, and this time, I just stood in the center while they rode in circles around me. Rio is steering well, although a couple of times I had to assist to get him started; I think he was feeling pretty lazy today.
He stood well for mounting, only once stepping forward, not bad considering this is only his second day.
Checking out those boots!
He moved out nicely....
so we stepped it up to a trot for the first time. He stayed relaxed throughout, and trotted both directions. Good boy Rio! Shayla says she feels relaxed on him, not nervous at all, so it looks like this will be the beginning of a good partnership.
Sweet.
After the riding session, Shayla worked on his show manners for halter class.
We will show him at the local open shows to start with, and when he comes back from the trainers in late summer, a few trail rides and another open show, then in his 3 yr. old year the plan is to enter him in some AQHA shows.
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Oh in the bottom pic I see purple Cadillac boots:)
Rio is doing a great job and so is Shayla I can see a budding career forming. B
Wow what a good boy! He's going to be such a hunk all spiffed up for the shows
doin great
Rio is amazing, and they look good together. What a wonderful win-win-win situation for all!
He certainly is coming on!
He's such a beautiful horse! I think they make a good pair.
She's a nice, quiet rider with a very good position, and he looks happy and relaxed - quite the pair!
they look so good together....
I'm excited for all three of you!
He's coming along so nicely. Great to have Shayla to help you out!
Looks like a winning team..I think it is always great to see kids and horses form a bond:)
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