In which I do not die...

Trainer K is at an event this weekend, and left me instructions for Leo in her absence. Saturday, it was "walk forever on the lunge  (make him actually walk) then canter, then walk forever again..reverse and do the same thing the other way." Because walking is hard for Leo, especially after being allowed to run around at a faster pace.

That actually went really well. I texted her this morning with an update, and to ask what today's exercise should be. That conversation went something like this:

Me: So what should I do with him today?

TK: Why don't you get on bareback with a halter and lead, he needs to learn..(wise explanation here)

Me: (overwhelmed with joy about the prospect of riding my horse) Okay!!!! (: (: (:

Also me, in my head, after processing: OMG I'm literally going to die. She's trying to kill me. 

Needless to say, I am still alive and well. Leo was seriously perfect. He didn't care at all about the bareback thing, or the lack of a bridle thing.