Sugar seems to enjoy the riding lessons as much
as her students do. She always volunteers for duty, coming up to be caught and
standing patiently while they awkwardly halter her.
Most of Hunter and Colton’s riding has been on
the lunge line, so they can concentrate on balance, leg position, and seat
before using a bridle. They’re also learning that a horse can be directed with
subtle body and voice cues, instead of stereotypical-but-unkind kicks and pulls
on the reins.
Sugar’s pupils graduated to a trot yesterday. Sitting
a trot is usually a difficult task for a beginner, but since Sugar’s jog is
silky-smooth, the kids rode like old cowhands in record time!
“Whoever pursues righteousness and kindness
will find life and honor.” –PROVERBS 21:21 (NRSV)
will find life and honor.” –PROVERBS 21:21 (NRSV)
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