Worked and rode Newt in the round pen. It was a brisk, cool morning with a b risque north wind. Newt was very nice until I go on his back. Then there was lots of head shaking. I keep busy turning. He wants to get his head down, wonder why? Just a few little stiff legged lunges and one halt. But we got through it and it was a successful ride. We made two or three rounds at a walk. I was not about to ask for anything faster that a walk. I was hoping to have a good, intentional, balanced dismount. And I did! We rode the Stubben saddle. I will try the Crosby next ride. It seems like a good stiff drink would be a good idea before I get on Newt.
Magic and I are going to ride the Buffalo tomorrow. We loaded into the trailer twice with no trouble or hesitation at all. I am a believer in having a short step up for Magic.