Just want to add a note that our new trainer experience turned out VERY well this summer. Our two boys were THRILLED to be home. They were NOT traumatized, and they were nicely started. All good things!
Our resident trainer, Janelle has taken over from where the pro left off. She has moved all the youngsters along beautifully this summer and fall. She says she only wishes we were set up with a sheltered place to keep riding during our long winters. Plans are in the works, but building projects take time. That one will have to wait one more winter. :)