Horse Ride

I got to ride Gail's horse, Spirit, bareback! It was so fun.

I let Spirit sniff me before I got on him. I let him sniff me so that he could get to know me, and to see if he liked me. That was important because he could have gotten scared of me and thrown me off. Thank you God for not letting that happen!

First, I learned how to hold on normal bare back. You have to first get on the horse of course, then you grab a part of the mane, but not too tight or too loose.

Afterward, Gail taught me to use the lead. A lead is like a leash for a horse. You hold on to it and turn it the direction you want to turn, and if you want to stop, pull back on it.

Thunder, Tony's horse, followed Spirit, Gail, and me. No matter where we went she always came with. It was cute, and slightly funny.

Off of the ride subject, Thunder made Tony scratch her but.Ha ha. :D