Yearlings and Youngsters

Yearlings and Youngsters (posted for the A to Z Challenge)
Y is for Yearlings … and Youngsters.
What does it take to bring a self-assured equestrian down a few notches?
Young horses.
I used to feel pretty sure of myself in the saddle. Our faithful seasoned mounts carried us confidently into the show ring and out on the trail. Gleefully, we displayed ribbons on stall doors and curtain rods and