Rachel's riding lesson

Barney

Rachel and Barney

Rachel riding Barney by herself!

(Ashley-her instructor)

Rachel is really enjoying her horse lessons. She's progressed from learning just the parts of the horse to actually controlling the horse and kicking him to get him going. This week she trotted and told the horse where to go with her reins. Ashley (her instructor) also made up a few games where Rachel could practice her coordination by holding a paper towel under her legs and dropping a potato in a bucket. The object was to ride the horse as close to the bucket as possible, hold the reins in one hand and throw the potato with the other hand. Rachel had so much fun and is really doing so well. She's not afraid at all! Her instructor is so creative and good with Rachel too.