Max riding 'Rain'

Max has been bugging me since we brought his new horse home to ride her. We went and rode her tonight. In the past with other horses I have always ponied Max. Ponied means that I have a rope attached to his horse. Tonight I did not have any hold on his horse. They did great together. She did whatever Max asked her and if she went a little too fast he was able to stop her. He said he wants to try trail riding but I just don't know if he is ready to ride that long. We will see.