Back in September I wrote my first post here asking for advice on handling my fidgety horse. The focus that most people pick up on was that I was a first time owner and my horse was only 4. I was wasn't prepared for the flood of "Get rid of her... Get something more appropriate" but I don't get discouraged easily. I realized that the anonymity a forum provides keeps you from knowing my true nature. I don't give up on the things I want, and I wanted my girl. She has a Bratty Pants kind of attitude that fits me to a T. She's my twin in a horses body. I spent the winter months in the riding ring working just leading her and backing her up... and in the barn working with her, teaching her boundaries, and other times learning her personality and just forming a bond with her. Sometime I would just stand along the fence and she would come over to me and we would stand face to face, just breathing together. She knows she's mine, but she has also made it know that I am hers. Now that spring has brought some warmer weather, I am working outside with her, getting her saddle and bridle on by myself... something that a short time ago even the seasoned horse owners had trouble with. I am riding her, but I also have someone with experience working with her and myself to make sure that I am doing things right and also to teach her things. At 50, it is the greatest feeling in the world to have the horse I have wanted all my life. My right hip and shoulder ache from some of the "battles" we have fought, but I smile... because I own a horse. I just wanted to update everyone to let you know that I haven't been trampled or otherwise mangled. I have been stepped on a couple of times but I have learned new dance moves! Mostly she just stands quietly while I groom and saddle her. Love my girl to the moon and back!!!:loveshower: