Leon’s quick pace forced Ella to trot to keep up with him. The stableman’s instructions started to flow through her mind;
Sit in the lowest part of the saddle. Do not lean too far forward or back or your balance may be off. Sit tall and straight with your head, hips, and ankles aligned. Keep your arms relaxed and against your sides, and allow your legs to hang naturally on either side of the horse. Keeping your focus ahead will help with your balance. Just relax a tense rider is uncomfortable for the horse…
Ella remembered the instructions as if she was actually listening to that man over again. She thought it would be easy to control this animal, she didn’t want to ride with Leon because she wanted to show him that she could manage on her own, but now she was thinking that she should
