Horses

Riding lessons are going well.  After the first day, all doubts were banished and both girls couldn't wait for the next week's lesson!  They tack their horse each lesson to prepare it for riding.  They learn about horses in history and the equipment they are using for their horses.  They spend time riding their horse and for the most part, they are in control of their own horse the whole lesson when riding.  The teacher takes four kiddos on horses at a time and teaches in the moment as they learn inside a large stable arena. 

This week they learned to trot and sit properly while trotting.  My oldest's horse was very interested and actually started loping, which brought a huge smile to my daughter's face.  I really appreciate that their teacher trusts them with the horses and didn't try to stop the horse, she watched to see how my daughter handled the situation first...and she did beautifully!

At the end of each riding lesson they have  a bible lesson and the teacher hands out a week's worth of daily devotions and a memory verse for them to work on.  It's really neat.  We have to drive quite a ways to get there, but for the lower cost and the awesome quality of the lessons, I'm very happy we were able to give the girls these lessons.

Our little man does super too.  He sits in his big stroller and points at all the "neighs" and loves on the four dogs that come and check him out.  He has a blast watching the horses.  He also enjoys snacking during the lessons on his gluten free cereal and dried fruit.  The first week he was nervous when he got close to the horses and saw how big they really are, but this last time he loved me helping him to pet the horses' noses.

I am pretty tired out after a long day of driving and keeping my little guy busy, but it is all worth it!