One of the things I love about homeschooling are the opportunities you might not get if you are going to a public or private school all day. One of those things is horse riding lessons! And yes, they are part of our homeschool curriculum, can you say life lessons about responsibility! 
This was Muppin’s first lesson for riding and as you can see she is thoroughly in love already! Right from the start she was given the opportunity to do things for herself, something that I loved. My heart did skip a beat when she was standing next to that huge animal… she looked so small! But she had no fear and lapped every second up.
She got to do everything that you would need to do to be a good rider. The only thing left to her trainer was saddling the horse, she was a bit short to do that 😉 But still, she helped with that part too. She has a great trainer (Josie at Gillespie Performance Horses) who shows great kindness to her and the horse. Muppin was riding by herself within in about 10 minutes and did wonderful. I was shocked really. She is truly a natural (in my untrained eyes of course).. and truly in love! That is all I have heard about over the last few days, and I love it!
It is time to get out her horse unit study again and start adding to it! Her book is getting big and so is her smile. Do something fun with your child today in your homeschool!
What an exciting day and completely legitimate lesson–your child is soooo lucky! I imagine that horse unit will grow even bigger as she continues to research, plan and dream!
You are so right, exciting is for sure. We have lesson 2 today and she is above the moon! Her horse study information is already in 2 binders, but will be growing like crazy. So much fun. Thanks for coming by!
How fun! You are so right that caring for horses teaches so many practical life lessons! Great job and she looks like a pro already! Way to go!!!
Thanks Michelle! She does look like she knows what she is doing. We are on our way to lesson 2 today, we shall she how it goes today 🙂 Thanks for coming by!
You’re welcome 🙂 Have fun at today’s lesson!!!
She had a blast! So much fun!
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Fun & Educational – exactly what learning should be!
She is truly loving it – great captures:) I learned to horseback ride through the Girl Scouts program. Have a Great Day!
Thanks so much! She had her second ride this week and the joy was still there, even more so 🙂 Thanks for stopping by!