Yesterday we decided it was time for the kids to ride Freedom. He's gained about 100-150 pounds, and his back has filled in enough to comfortably put a saddle on him with a lightweight kid. I had Jenna help me brush and saddle him, which he stood for like a perfect gentleman. Jake rode our friend's horse, Rowdy. I got a little nervous as I helped Jenna up into the saddle, since we've never seen him ridden before, but he acted like he'd done it a million times (which he probably has). We started walking with me right next to him, but got to the point where she was walking all over the pasture, steering, stopping, and getting him to go all by herself. Anytime she didn't ask correctly, he just stopped. I was so proud of both of them! After Jenna rode, we put Jessie (who just turned 3) up and he was just as good. I'm so impressed with Freedom, we know he loves kids but who knew he was so well trained!
