Well, it's been an interesting few weeks. I learned that as I started asking for a little bit "more", Miss Nip started to make it clear that there were some issues that need to be addressed, both mentally and physically. It would take way too long to explain what her physical issues are, but they are pretty darn interesting to say the least. I'm going to be doing a few weeks of hands-on therapy with her to work through some of these issues, and then start over.

The good thing is that she's a very good patient who really gets into helping me help her I had my sometimes-trainer, who does this sort of thing for a living, the PT work, come help me, and she showed me some really fascinating things. It makes me even more sorry for so many horses who are out there trying their hearts out for owners/riders who can't "see" them.