yup, reckon i have the key

to Molly's mouth.

Went out along the track. she tried 3 times before the ford to nap back, and failed because she could not set her jaw. She tried to nap into the 20 acre as we got to that entrance, which is just before the ford, and failed again with much less grief than usual, as she could not set her jaw. and again not long after the ford.

So it turned into the nicest ride out I've ever had on her as she could not set her jaw, was huge amounts softer - i was so pleased.

it was all just walk work, but that was the point. we avoided all gates as I wanted to avoid anything that would stress her out in any way

Next time we'll go further, a different way ...

Unfortunately, that is unlikely to be tomorrow as riding partner won't be riding tomorrow - although you never know, might catch someone else going out later..

and now she can't set, i stand a huge amount better chance of getting out on my own as well....