June 13, 2011

First Day of Horseback Riding Camp

(Above picture taken by Lisa) - Here are Chani, Maya, Maisie and of course Briana.

The first day of horseback riding camp was a major success. All the girls had a wonderful time and Bri said on the way out that she wants to go back every day! The girls learned to brush and saddle their horses, had a riding lesson, did some barn chores and learned about the different breeds of horses.

This is Ponca, the horse Briana is going to ride this week...
Here she was ready to go to the stables...

The girls...

Briana in front of the ring...

And Chani too...

Briana meeting Ponca with her instructor Kim...

Horse heads poking out of the stalls...

Bri learning to groom her horse...


Let's roll...

All the girls mounting their horses...


I wish I captured it, but Chani had a huge smile on her face the entire time...

Bri concentrating...

Miss Maisie...




After watching the girls for about an hour, the mamas eventually sneaked off for a little while to a nearby St@rbucks for some drinks and chit chat. On Friday, there will be a showcase in the afternoon so the kiddos can show off what they have learned. I'm so proud of my brave girl!

Oh - and here are a couple of videos!



7 Kind Words:

Lisa~~ said...

I am so glad that all the girls loved it so much. I know that by the end of the week they all be tired and they'll be begging for more lessons!! Should we book our week for net summer now??

Lisa~~ said...

That's next summer.

Everything Beautiful Shay said...

WOW! SO wish EK could do this with you all!!! :) What great photos and video!!!
Blessings!

Nancy said...

How wonderful! Bri was so brave and looks like she is having the time of her life.

Nancy
www.workingmomadventures.com

Johnny said...

Nice camp. Our boy would like it.

Debbie said...

Such a great hobby for Briana. My twin nieces (now 15) have been taking lessons since they were 3 - they are on a mission to get Gracie on a pony asap.... Will be following to see how Briana gets on! Dx

Lindsay said...

Looks so much fun. Hannah loves riding too and I think it is such a great way to teach them confidence and caring. Looking forward to seeing how Briana is doing by Friday.

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