Hjördís joined us at the stable today and decided to go for a ride with her dad whilst I took care of mucking out and stuff like that. 
She always says Embla belongs to her and her dad and now it was time for her to try the pinto. Embla is born in August 2010, so still rather young, but very secure, a natural tölter with good basic gaits and on top of it flying pace. She definitely knows who's on back and takes care of those not that strong, but can be "asking questions" with a routined rider on back.
After combing and getting ready they set off together, me remaining with a bit of lump in my throat, hoping everything would go well. Of course I peeked regularly out of the door to check where they were and when I saw them approaching I grabbed my camera and waited for them. Everything went so well, that Hjördís even dared to canter her, which I really didn't expect on the first ride. It seems we got a new horse-rider team in the stable and we are very happy that things work out that well!