Trot on!

For anyone that knows Savannah (the older of the 2 sisters), you know that she is a timid rider. Loves her pony dearly, but not the most courageous. In fact, as of a few weeks ago, she would have stayed in leadline forever if the rules allowed. She loves riding, so long as I am at the end of the lead. Well we recently had one of those break through moments that I have been waiting for. Out of the blue she asked to trot the other day. So I fed the loungeline out, and helped her get Coy going. Her normal response is that after a few steps, she tells me she wants to stop, NOW!!!! I usually make her go at least a few more strides, then let her transition down. Well, bless her heart, she did everything I told her, and she had by far, one of the prettiest trots she has every gotten on Coy. It was just lovely and flowy, she sat deep and just rode it out! The smile said it all, she was so proud of herself!