Friday, 31 August 2012

Horse Back Riding...finally!

Abby has wanted to take horse back riding lessons since the day we moved into our house here. She saw all the horses that live out behind our house and made her mind up that she wouldn't rest until she learned how to ride. Sammy heard Abby talk so much about it that she adopted it as her dream too. Well, the time has finally come. Here are the girls in their helmets, ready to ride on the first day. 

This is our little riding group. They did it with some friends of ours. Abby had such a difficult time finding a helmet that would fit her head. Every helmet gave her a headache but it did not dampen her enthusiasm. We are still looking for the perfect helmet that will fit that big head of hers...poor girl!

Sammy learns to get on her horse. Her horse's name is "Biscuit." She is the smallest rider and therefore has the smallest pony.

Go Sammy and Biscuit!

Abby's horse "Pickle" checks her out.

Abby is on and can't stop smiling. She just loves riding! They have all their lessons in a large barn until they can prove that they can control their horse and feel confident enough to ride outside. The girls can't wait for that day.  I just love looking at all the horses.

3 comments:

J E Brooks said...

I have horses for you to ride!! Come back and visit - Bill the Halflinger is perfect for your girls. We miss you so much. I'm glad they got a chance to ride and doing it the English way!

Janet

BYU Hottie said...

I love the wellies they are wearing! :) What fun for these two great girls!

Mindi said...

So british! :) cute!