First ride on Easy Street

My daughter wanted to ride, and since she's not into speed, I decided to fit Jester with his new-to-him Red Renegades and ride with her. Saddled fine- no problems (he had been a cinchy boy, my guess is it was the ulcers). I use the CorrecTor under my saddle. Bridled easy. He showed nerves as we left the property- leaping over an eight inch brick border, and reluctantly passing through the breezeway and down the driveway. It was good to see how he acted in unfamiliar territory! Definitely a show-me horse. Show me what you want, show me it's not scary, etc. Once in the saddle, I wiggled the split reins on the copper-mouth argentine bit, and was rewarded with a show slow walk. My husband and son walked along with us, and wondered why such a big horse was so poky slow! Jester: What's that? Oh, just a Rottweiler, no big deal...What? step up on a sidewalk? I don't know- looks really high. Hmmm... I like this wide path next to the stream. (you can call it a canal if you want, but it's a stream to me) Wait, Honey horse, don't leave- I don't know what to do all by myself! Jog? ok, but it isn't symmetrical. My hindquarters still feel funny. Whoa? sure. Move off your leg? of course! Ohhhhh I think we're headed home... I want to walk faster! I think my creaky bones are loosening up! Can we go again?