Little Posse

I remember as a little girl that I loved horses and would ride one at any opportunity that came up or that I caused by a sweet little 'batting' of the eyes, smile and of course 'please'. Hmmm...........not much has changed. Knowing how much I loved this as a child, it is a great experience that needs to be shared and I feel extremely grateful that it is possible for us to do this.
Today that is exactly what we did. Brianna, Shyla, Katie, Brooklynn, Nathan, Robert, Rodney, and of course my two Jessie and Marisa took advantage of the weather, friendships and two good horses and had fun riding for a couple hours. This is also the perfect recipe for pre-naps; Shyla and Brooklynn crashed right after lunch.

From left to right: Nina(horse), Brianna, Marisa, Shyla, Katie, Brooklynn, Lena(horse) and Jessie.

Brooklynn and Marisa-Marisa was a great help with the 'little' kids; it helped them feel comfortable to be around and on such a big animal.

Jessie showing us how a princess rides.

Brianna on Lena(paint) and Jessie was leading Nina with Shyla and Katie.

Her hat did not want to stay but she adapted quickly to riding with one hand on her head and the other on Shyla. This was Katie's first time on a horse. She had a blast!

Around we go again.

Nathan and Robert for their first time on a horse too. Jessie and Brianna were troopers and did a lot of walking around and around to help make sure everyone got a good ride or two in.

Jessie and Rodney.

Jessie again. Lena was sleep walking by this point.

When they weren't on the real horses, they were riding 'barrel horses'. These horses were tough to ride-they more than once got a taste of the dirt but they always got back on. After a while they decided that the 'gang-up' approach was the best way to ride them.

When all was said and done.....................