Horsey Love

In February we found a new place for Sarah to take riding lessons at Fire Fly Equestrian Center. We don't know if we'll do it long term, but she enjoyed it so much in Mississippi we wanted to let her do it again. They have shorter lessons for younger kids so Steven has had a couple lessons as well.

Here are some pictures from their first lesson. Steven wanted to "go fast", so one of the girls got behind him towards the end and let him trot for a while.

Sarah rode a sweet horse named Ginger. She's a sweet old lady that is reliable and steady. Her instructor had her do a lot posting and standing which left her very sore the next day. (A good sign) During her second lesson Ginger didn't feel like trotting so she literally walked her for 45 minutes.

Yesterday they put Sarah on a new horse named Fame. Fame is younger, more responsive and faster. Towards the end of the lesson he started going a little fast and when she tried to get him to stop he put his head down quickly and she went over. After catching her breath she got back on and walked him for a few minutes. She hurt her wrist, but she is determined to get back on.