So we didnt do much tonight. I finaly got on him tonight without anyone holding him or standing by his head (first time in a long time). He tends to back up 1 step as soon as I get to the top of the mounting block, so I have to get down and re-ajust the mounting block, then start over. Today I fixed it,,,, kind of,,,, Well I backed him up into a corner and got on there! Not a long term solution, but it worked! Then we just did some walk/trot transitions, halted in the middle of the ring and watch the other girl lope for a bit, then did some more. He flug his head around a bit when I first asked him to trot on but I just kept clucking with no presure either on the hands or legs and he trotted off a stride or two later. Im not sure what to do to make him happy. Somthing that wont work the first half of the ride works the second half, and somthing that works the first half wont work later on. He is due to have his teeth done when the dentist comes to the barn next so hopefully that helps. The worst thing is that I know his behavour is better outside... but its still to wet and cold to get into the outdoor.