Purchased by me in 2000, Belle was clearly waiting for the right person to come into her life. Barely saddlebroke, she spent several years learning all sorts of things. She and I had a lot of fun together, but I was not her right person.
When Jennifer expressed an interest in riding Belle, I was hesitant at first - Belle is a firecracker, not easy to ride, and can be intimidating. But not only was Jennifer undaunted, she rose to the occasion and Belle thrived under her attention.
