May horseback riding

After 3 seasons of horseback riding, I realized this would be our last. The kids love it, but it's getting to be too much. It's not close to our house and as our schedules get busier something had to give. Since the seasons were short anyway - can't ride if it's too hot, too cold, or rainy - I knew we could find other sports to take up our time. Hopefully cheaper ones as well, haha.

Sweet Daughter leading Annie

Sweet Son getting all the gear to put on the horse.

Sweet Son doing 2 point with no hands

 Sweet Son having his horse do figure 8's without an instructor leading.

 The kids learned so much and I can't say just how much of a help this program was for us. The increased gross motor skills were obvious, but the increased social skills, the awareness of the needs of others, the confidence were all noticeable as well. If you are able to let your kids try out a good riding program, go for it. You won't regret it.