Three Pines Farm

Ally's been just itchin' to try out that flaming bareback pad setup, so Sunday we gave it a whirl.

They walked for awhile...

And when she felt confident enough, they trotted for awhile...

Next thing you know, there they are...

....cantering!

What a good team!  That girl has really got a solid seat, and that ol' Joe will just do anything she says.  I left them in a halter/lead combo instead of the bridle because I half-planned on her coming off the first time he turned at a trot and I didn't want her forgetting to let go and hauling on his face, but as you can see, they did great.  And I think he's shaving off a few pounds in the process :).