Silly me forgot bring a Camera to take a photo - but when you are lugging a saddle, bridle, grooming kit and walking half a km - you don't think about a camera! (I have never got a Driver's licience, and live close to the Pony Club grounds). I lunged Splash when she got excited seeing the other horses turn up. (we are a country PC so most come from propeties) Then tied her up near the horses and she was fine.
Got a bit excited when starting, walking very fast, and did a bit of a jump when others started trotting ( as Splash is only 3yrs, and Jack led rider, and 1st time for both surrounded by horses - only at a walk). But Jack stayed the jump well!
Before the kids started cantering - got Jack off to stay by Instructor (a friend of mine) while I led Splash around.
And didn't she go off!! Rearing and bucking and carrying on! But I played the lead, let her get over it, and stayed calm and calmed her.
She settled, and 20 mins later was as good as gold for Jack - even their first Flag Practice! And they did a bit of trotting too!
Instructor and I think Splash did well her first time out - and so did Jack!
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