This our new lesson / show pony named "Jack Sparrow". We believe he's part Welsh or Halflinger. He's 14 hands and 5 years old. He was a rescue horse to an extent. He was living in very less than ideal conditions, eating hog slop  - literally! So far he's been worth the $250 it took to buy him. Anyway, he seems to be reallllllly "green". I've been riding him lightly in the round pen just working on turning and bending in small circles and moving forward off my legs. He's doing very well. He learns fast and really responds well to praise and affection. I love this little horse! I do feel like I'm riding a yearling though, compared to my 16.2 hand paint named "Jasper".

This is a perfect example of what happens when you look down.... you begin to lean forward in the saddle. I'm actually a little up tight in this picture which has a lot to do with it too. This was the first time I've ridden Jack - EVER. I should be sitting up, leaning back a little and watching where I am going. My leg is in a good position, I'm just leaning forward and looking down.