A Rider For Polly and Charlies Long reining Sucess

What an excellent day we have had.  We have found a rider for Polly.  A little 7 year old, who fell in love with her, and was more than capable of cantering her round whilst still being able to steer.  Result for Polly, who needs to be doing something.
Chanice Who Helps Saturdays had an excellent ride on Daisy.  Her leg position is so much better, and she was able to deal with Daisys attempt to tank off. 
Meanwhile we had another attempt at long-reining Charlie.  This time with Jo at his head, just to reassure him. The boy was awesome, and totally listened to me behind him, without freaking out.  A lot more of the same is needed methinks.
As I led him back to the field, very casually, with the lead rope loose and him just following, it struck me how far we have come from the tense days of leading him around with him ready to spook and rear.