Out on the Hill

A few days ago I took Ava on a field/trail ride. The barn was filled with people and the day was gorgeous so I told Ava it was a perfect day to go out and explore. I first worked her a little inside then went out to the outdoor arena and practiced a little reining pattern. We would do circles on both leads then I would run her straight down the arena and did a mini sliding stop then we would rollback and go off again. She did wonderfully, I think practicing that with her really helps her focus. We then set off to the field. We walked and trotted and spooked only once, it was more like she stopped dead in her tracks! Although you could tell she was a little nervous I know that she enjoyed herself, I tried to be a good leader for her. I always think that if she is misbehaving or nervous I'm not being a good enough leader for her. Or they are just really good, haha!

Overlooking the ranch