#9

July 22

I went out and did a little longing with Missy and then my riding Instructor had me ride. We rode for a really long time changing directions, and doing lots of circles. Missy did really well! We also worked on getting her to keep her nose in and her neck flexed at the level of her withers. Missy is building up so much muscle and she is filling out a lot more. Her back isn't nearly as bony as when I rode her the first time. She is also getting so much more comfortable in the cross ties and she is trusting me more as well. She is getting so much better with the flysheet too. I am absolutely thrilled with her progress!