Barn Day and Pony Rides

The nice thing about not working and not conditioning at the moment, is free time with the kids.  It's relaxing.  I am not running from here to there.  My kids are on spring break this week and so we haven't had any academic responsibilities.  Every day has been packed with friends for them.  They are very much enjoying it!

Today, Heidi helped me clean stalls...

We match in pink. She did a good job helping me today, and she does her work with a happy little heart.  Never mind that I have to ask her to stop talking and scoop...it is done with a great attitude!

 

Then they got to ride Renata

Heidi has a natural seat.  It would be great if she really could do a race with me.

Renata loves it when the kids ride her, she is pretty happy plodding along not doing much of anything at all.

 

 

This is my friend's daughter, she got to have fun today too.  I love being able to share our passion with others.  How fun for her to enjoy the world of horses!!

 

Lastly...Reagan got to ride Nata.  She asked to go over the jump in the arena today.  But...she needs to learn to really ride first. ;-)  I like her ambition though!  Going to harness that and get this girl some lessons!

 

Such a nice thing to quietly enjoy the break in the rain today.  The kids had the best time today catching Denise's chickens  ( I am sure they are traumatized, sorry Denise!!)  and sitting and chatting on hay bales while I tacked and untacked my horse. This is what I love.  I love to share my passion with my kids.  Looking forward to trail rides with my babies this summer.  This is a perfect beginning to a difficult end.  I like it!