really nice trail ride!

I went over early this morning and did some in-hand work in the driveway.  Still contracting when her mind finds something in the bushes to worry about, but it's getting better.  Renvers coming along--just a couple steps at this point.

Maria came with me in the afternoon and we rode out together.  Maria was on Jordan the whole ride.  We were able to ride out at a walk very easily, for the first mile.  This included walking along the road and crossing a busy highway.  Really impressive progress.

On the trail we traded the lead a bunch of times and Maddie spent a lot of time out front.  I also made Maddie circle Jordan at the trot while he walked.  Jordan is not the best horse for this exercise but it was helpful for Maddie.  We were out for almost 2 hours, crossed two roads, went through a lot of mud, and Maddie was just a rock star.  Zero spooks and it was the most solid she has felt to date.