It's always so amazing to see new horsey folk come in and experience it all fresh.
I'm so pleased to see my new group of students take hold of the experience and have no fear or apprehension for poop or mud!
Monday's are the hardest for my newbies because they often don't know what the expectations are and they have been dreaming of unicorns and butterflies until they arrive that first Monday morning. Although I don't want to take that dream and stick it in the mud (pun intended) there is a reality check that has to happen quickly for the safety and sanity of us all including the horses.
After my students got a quick briefing of the rules, that are in place to keep us all safe- we immediately start in with feeding the horses, checking water, and doing a fence check. All ok- then we head back for some class work.
I love sharing a story written by "Author Unknown" about how horses are a gift in our lives. It seems to get the spiritual presence back with the students and a refocus that horses aren't just for keeping or riding, they are a partnership to enjoy and embrace.
Please share: The Gift of a Horse
Once we have that under our belts we go onto learn vocabulary that is common in the horse, start our studies on the 20 most popular breeds of horses and the history and evolution of the horse! Ask one of our students how long horses have been around and if they have always had just one toe.
Back out to the barn for some anatomy and grooming.
I was reminded to get some pictures of the grooming and games to follow, my apologies I didn't get any in the beginning of the day! These horses are shiny now!
Tomorrow we are looking at the horses feet and legs. Our farrier Jesse will be here to talk about how to care for the horses feet! I'll do better with the camera!
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