Today marked the beginning of a new adventure. Maddy had her first lesson at the new barn. It went better than I ever could have imagined! Over the past few weeks as I have reflected about what Maddy wants and needs and how best to support her during this transition and had conversations with her new coach, we quickly decided that it would be best for us to lease a horse so Maddy can still feel like she has her own horse. By leasing a horse, she is ensured she can show her horse and use her horse for all of her lessons. We had a horse that we knew might be a good fit, but on Friday Mandy received a call that she was going to be getting a new horse at the end of the month who also might be a good fit. Today Maddy met and rode the initial horse we considered. They were VERY cute together! Gogo is a 16-hand gray paint who is very talented. They were very good together at the walk/trot and got better as the lesson went on. Maddy even loped a little, but his lope is REALLY BIG and he probably isn't the best choice for her loping since she is so new to loping and so little. Maddy really enjoyed riding him, but after talking with Mandy she will definitely try Lila when she arrives at the end of the month before we determine which horse is the better option as far as Maddy feeling connected and also trying to meet the goals she has set. Maddy was in a group lesson at a new barn, with a new coach on a new horse and she was NOT nervous at all! I wouldn't even have believed that was possible if you had told me! Mandy's coaching style and temperament were very good for Maddy, and the other riders were both good riders and Maddy just enjoyed the whole experience! What a beautiful answer to prayer. When we got home her first words were "I can't wait to go back"!!! Enjoy the following pictures of Maddy and Gogo!
Thank you for every one that has prayed for this sweet girl and over this situation over the past few weeks. We are so excited to see where this path takes us as we continue to trust in God's perfect plan!
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