I just got back from the barn. Ella has been so incredibly mellow, and she nickers when she sees me (warm fuzzy!). All those little things really help my confidence—I'm starting to trust her more—the fear that she will take advantage is fading. But, still, it seems so high up. I'm waiting for my dad to make a higher mounting block with rails before I try  getting on again. So not much to report! I found the NARHA mounting ramp plans, so that should help him figure out heights and other useful features. Until then, I'm just lunging her on a line and in the round pen and giving her lots of attention—she's a total sucker for attention and absolutely adores being brushed.