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"A" is for Alex

We finally made it back to the horse farm!

Pie Pie is back on her horse!

This time she got to ride a different horse named Alex.

We took Daddy along with us and her got to see Pie Pie ride!

Alex is trying to get a snack out of his pocket.

Pants loves the horses too. Even though they sneeze on her!

Before a ride you must remember to polish your horse's hooves!



Don' forget to give your horse a snuggle!

Smiles,

Nikki!

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Horse Style

Meeting a new horse.

Sharing your new friend's warmth.

Shedding a winter coat.

Getting all the tangles out.

First ride of Spring.

Smiles,

Nikki!

Riding Mr. Diesel

I'm not going to post about every riding lesson. I could if I wanted, this is my blog! But I'll just do the ones that I feel are important! This was her third lesson and she got to ride a different horse. She was very excited! She had been waiting to ride a new horse.

Diesel

She started out the lesson riding Archie with Miss Heather, her trainer, riding Diesel. She got to trot, on Archie, all on her own at this lesson. Near the end of the lesson she got her chance to ride Diesel. I asked Pie Pie what the difference between the two horses was and she said, "Diesel's a bit bumpier when you trot.".

Archie

We got a chance to walk around the farm and meet some of the other horses. Of course, I took pictures!

I've never been the kind of girl who likes horses, but they are starting to grow on me. I helped brush Diesel and Wesley came right up behind me and started nuzzling me!

My new friend Wesley!

Pants and I took turns petting Knick-Knack too!

Pants and Knick-Knack


I don't think I'll ever be a full-fledged horse lover, but I am definitely a horse liker!

Archie The First (Lesson)

The day finally arrived for Pie Pie's first horseback riding lesson. She completely enjoyed the experience. Her trainer's name is Miss Heather and Archie was the first horse she got a chance to ride.

Archie is a Paint horse who is very calm and patient. His personality is very laid back, which is perfect for a new rider like Pie Pie.

Miss Heather and Pie Pie started off with grooming Archie. They had to get all of the dirt off of him. Once that was done Pie Pie got a helmet and saddled up the horse.

Archie was led into the ring. Pie Pie was ready to ride. Miss Heather taught her the basics: to turn, walk and stop. They walked around the ring and over obstacles. She even got to trot a little!

When the ride was over she had to make sure all of the saddle marks and sweat were brushed. After that Archie was ready for a rest. I think he earned it.

In Pie Pie's words, "It was awesome!". We will be back, HorseBACK riding!