Then we got Delia out, got her all brushed up, white hair flying everywhere!
They all rode her, on the leadline- I only had a halter on her as I don't have her teeth done yet- and she was so good for them. She is basically lazy, and they had to pay attention to keep her motivated sometimes, but once Delia figured out the program, she was really good. They all wanted to trot on her after the first rider found out just how smooth her trot is, she just glides along and it's so easy to sit. They all had big smiles!
I would love to post more pictures, as I took lots and some video, but I'm not allowed to put their faces on the internet.
I'm pretty sure this is going to be my kids horse. Once I put her through all her paces this year and get lots of miles on her, and get the kids riding lots more, I can see them having a lot of fun with her- going to the little open shows, and going on trail rides with me once I get Josie broke in a couple of years.
6 comments:
It's so wonderful to share your passion & wisdom with the next generation. Passing it on is what it's all about. Bet the girls love visiting Aunt Shirley & will remember these special times forever!!
Love it! :) such special times for them, I'm sure!
I love the dapple-gray coloring of Delia. Sounds like she'd make a good kids horse. We were driving yesterday - took a different fork in the road - and came across what I thought was the prettiest horse I'd seen in a long time - I'll maybe post some photos of it soon. It had gray, white and black mixture of coloring. Very striking.
She sure is a beauty, and you are doing a great job, I can see the kids loving to get to ride her!
What fun that they got to ride and you are such a good teacher they will all be horsewomen before you know it! :)
I think you're right. Looks to me like she's doing that special,"I like kids and I'm being extra careful," soft face that a good kids' horse wears. :)
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