This is No Horsin' Around

Karis has had quite the love of horses for awhile now.  She had mentioned, before our move, about taking riding lessons and I just never figured we'd find it possible in our budget.  After moving into our house and meeting our neighbors, we learned from them of a lady who gives riding lessons from her country farm.   We talked about it for a few weeks, looked at riding gear (a helmet and boots.....this ain't no Texas cowboy ridin'!  Ha!!) and when Karis offered to use some of her birthday money to help purchase boots and a helmet, I knew she was serious! I really love the set up.  It's not a riding school, it's just a farming family in the country helping a handful of kids (girls, really) learn how to care for, groom, ride the horses and muck out their stalls.  That's exactly what we were looking for and she has loved it!!

Two hours every Saturday morning is what she looks forward to!

Brennan and Reegan love to come out and pet the horses and sometimes give them a treat!

I've always had a love for horses, enjoyed a bit of trail riding as a kid, and just being around them and giving a pat to their noses is a treat.  What a special animal!

I haven' actually been able to see her ride.  Most parents drop them off and leave.  I want to stick around soon and get some photos.  Karis is learning to trot right now.  She's a bit impatient and expects to know how it's done immediately, so it's teaching her some patience!  The owner says she is a good and quiet rider and is doing well!