I looked at the tack, half of me dying to try out my new horse, half terrified that this would ruin the bond me and Ace seemed to have built.
'Are you sure this is a good idea?'
Johannes gave me a quizzical smile. 'Not sure no, but that's not how I got this far as a rider... sometimes you just have a feeling. And watching the two of you... it's your decision though.'
I hated that, I liked being Johannes' trainee, I had no idea if Ace was ready for anything. I was still amazed every day that he came cantering over to me , or each time he called out to me. I ran my hands over the saddle and took a breath. 'Ok, let's give it a try.'
I went to the field and as usual he cantered over as soon as he saw me, I opened the gate and he followed me in without the need for a headcollar or lead rope
