Today I had two friends come out and see Miles. One friend rode him and the other just walked him around. Mamma was holding Miles while I brushed him when all of the sudden he pulled back and so Mamma let go of the rope. She has a rope burn now. He didn't try to run but it took a carrot to be able to grab the rope. We now hold him using gloves. The friend who rode Miles rides at a diffrent barn but she might switch to my barn. Miles was behaved when ridden. He didn't want to keep the canter when lunging though. Any tips to keep him going? Also, I was wondering how you side-step him. I have trouble doing it. I can kind of get it but not really. I have a show tomorrow but I'm riding a barn horse since I haven't even jumped Miles yet. I won't get him out since you said he gets really keyed up at shows. He likes to be ridden in the dresage arena which is in a more secluded area. We even tacked him up back there today. I'm getting to know little things about him every day.

How is New York City?