Horseback riding lesson. Rode with my friend. At first I was on Gatsby and she was on Joe, then we switched because Mr. G (Gatsby) wasn't cantering too well. Joe cantered excellently in both directions. I found the trick to making him keep going -- tap him with the riding crop as you're going around the corners. You always have to use a riding crop with Joe, or he won't do anything you tell him to. Tacked up Gatsby all by myself (well, except for my friend grooming him before I got there)! Another big achievement -- I cleaned out Joe's back feet. Very difficult, as a back leg is a lot heavier than a front one. My riding teacher says that they are going to have a horse show really soon that I can compete in! I'm going to ride english in a walk-trot class (or, if I get Joe in REALLY good shape, a walk-trot-canter class) -- not sure who I'm riding yet. I'm really excited, though! Race on Sunday.... ;-) :-D --Snoflake | 