The girl in the pic is jsut a kid from the stables that we stuck on him - well more like I convinced to jump him (3ft like it was nowt). She will be looking for a horse soon as she has a pony currently and I thought that she really suited that build for horse - nothing too much finer.
I think the smile is that she is more relieved that we weren't lying when we said he wouldn't refuse.
I agree - this type of horse clearly suits her - they look very well-matched. And you are right, she wouldn't look so good on a much finer type. I love her smile!