I think you're right, Rebbecca, that each horse goes at his or her own rate. Luckily, Nine's rate has been starting to pick up. I was finally able to FINALLY FINALLY lay on the saddle over Nine's back! There are pictures and such in my blog, but gosh, I am relieved! And sore... there was a lot of standing on one leg while Nine calmed down, and my left butt cheek is TIIIRRRRREEEDDDDDD! Tomorrow we are trying again, wish me luck and a soft landing. Edit: never mind, Mom (my horse-holder and ready-to-drive-to-hospital-person) pulled a muscle and can barely move, and I am ridiculously sore, so we're taking a break today :P