So I had been working with Fawkes for the last few months, jsut sitting on her back and getting her to do circles...all bare back and with a rope halter...this is her first time with a saddle and a person other then me (she did have some training previously for driving so was familar with a bridle and bit) She did awesome! So when she comes home in the next 30 days or so I will be able to finally start riding again ;-)