Personally, I prefer the first photo! However, we do have an indoor arena close by, so this morning I headed down there to teach a lesson. I found eight horses already there, so Olivia had her first lesson with other riders and lots of activity around. She and Keno did great! Afterwards I took Keno home, and brought Jetta down for a taste of the action. This was our first ride in a "crowded" arena. There was a farrier working, kids running around, more kids practicing their saddle-bronc skills, and a guy working a green colt, and of course more horses tied to the railings. Jetta definitely got an eye full, but I'm happy to say that after the initial "whoohoo," she remained sane and calm. We worked in the "scary" corners and carried on with our ride in the midst of a noisy, busy place. I was very happy with her! We even made some progress with bending and softening. I was especially relieved she didn't freak out when the snow went sliding off the roof making a big crash--a lot of horses do!
