Grant wants to be a cowboy. So for his birthday my parent's got him boots and an appointment at a local stable. Let me just say the stable did a wonderful job with the kids. They learned how to approach a horse, how to groom, saddle and then they got to ride for 45 minutes.
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| Grant rode Mick. Mick is 36 years old and wasn't going anywhere fast, but that was just the right pace for G! The owner said that Mick still has a gift to give and that is taking it slow with the little ones! You did good Mick! |
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| Elizabeth rode Moon. A little younger, Moon is only 30. |
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| Grant was informed that if you can't carry the saddle you aren't old enough to ride (that was told to him right after he dropped it - oopps!) The reins were a lighter load. |
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| Grant had a hard time getting Mick to trot for him because he wasn't sitting back in the saddle. Once he did Mick took off and Grant's body starting to fall forward - it was hilarious to watch, but Mick could sense Grant's body falling and he stopped - such a good horse! |
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| Walking the horses back in |
At one point she tried to get the kids to play Simon Says. "Simon says touch your helmet. Simon says point to the sky" Grant finally said "I can't!" He was afraid to let go. Also one of the reasons Mick maybe didn't go too fast, I think he was holding the reins pretty tight!
The kids had a great time. Grant fell asleep hard on the way home! We still talk about Mick and Moon. I think we may be going back!
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