>>I started my little yearling endurance prospect ponying today. My,
that was an adventure. <<
HAHAHAHA!! I'm laughing with you, not at you, because you just described a scene at my house just a week ago! Only the pony horse was the little 5 month's old mother! First attempt at "YIPPEE" I just let go. Then went and rounded the little booger up. Key was to keep him close and short and wiggle the lead rope when I felt a "YIPPEE" coming on. Hard to pony from an english saddle, too!