Horseback Riding - 1st day

This is Amelia's first ride. She's learning how to sit up straight and most importantly, take command of her pony. She is riding Sparky here. The trainer gets the pony to jog. As soon as she stops and starts walking, the pony stops and walks too! So Amelia needs to get her back into a jog. In addition to keeping the pony going, she has to keep it along the rail. On this day, the trainer walked with her. She had her third lesson today and the trainer sits on the railing and calls out directions to her. This is challenging to keep the pony going and in the right direction! Today's pony was a little lazy and he had a mind of his own. It is harder than it looks!! But she looooooves it!!!!