10/27/07
Niles at Butterfield
Jessica wanted to come out with the hunt
group again, so this time I offered her Niles.
She'd ridden him at the house a couple of times,
but they had more fun out in the country than working
on silly things like leads in the arena.


With Nero. Jessica and Niles had been working in the arena on softening to the bit. She said out on the trail he'd listen and give when she asked.
 

Jessica is a good size for Niles, and vice versa.
A shot with my other horses. Angel is no longer mine, but the rest are.
 
Heading out.
The grass is really tall this year.
 
Niles tended to stay at the back. He's a forward little guy, but Jessica was a guest, and she stayed at the back of the group to see how things work. 
Niles fit in well with the fall color.
 
 Trotting as a group.
Heading over the dam.
 
 Posing in front of the water.
Going back over the dam we reversed the field, so Niles got to lead.
 
They enjoyed their ride, and Niles can't wait to get back out.
Susie on Niles at the kennels.
 
Niles watching the hounds gather around.