Saddling up
Grandkids now can join their forces
When they go out-riding horses
And though too seldom to instil
A fast-developed riding skill,
Each time they go, they’re more at ease –
Their progress, thus, is bound to please;
And they adore the process so
That far more often we should go.
Look, no hands!
This is fun!
© Colonialist September 2013 (WordPress)
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Cuteness all round. Those miniatures can be quite cheeky!
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Cheeky little b….s all right! I got a nip from that one for not being fast enough on the draw with a carrot!
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Delightful verse. Wonderful photos!
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I adore horses but haven’t ridden in years. Not that I would call myself a rider.
There was a stables right behind where we lived in Ramsay . The road was a cul de sac very much like “Cherry Blossom Close” and as kids we would sneak through the fence to go be with the horses.
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A rider is someone who can successfully stay on the back of a horse!
They are wonderful creatures, especially when one can learn to think from their viewpoint as taught in ‘natural horsemanship’.
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Love the shots, Col! It’s been some time since I’ve been on a horse . . . and longer still since my last pony ride. 😀
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I still enjoy riding, but mainly prefer a fairly sedate pace!
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Not something i ever got used to doing. the few times I have been on a horse did not end well 😉
i’ll be happy to admire them from afar.
Good that the girls are enjoying themselves 🙂
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This is one of the many things which one only really enjoys after one has learnt to do it fairly well!
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Oh, I loved riding ponies and horses when I was young. But we never wore helmets. Funny. I guess our heads were harder back then… 😉
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I think i am shetland pony size too!
too cute! to be honest was more jealous of the pics behind the wheel of the ship…
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Adorable! 😀
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Awww… both the grandkids and the horses are so cute. 🙂
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They look so cute and happy! Lovely pictures, Col.
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Yep the kids just love horses… I did too when younger… now all I can do is fall off them…
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High on the list of things not to do when riding horses is to fall off. Staying on board has always been a priority of mine!
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Sweet stuff.
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Horses are such amazing animals! Looks like the girls had lots of fun Col. Great shots! 😀 *hugs*
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I loved riding horses. My kids, not so much. Love the photos! What cuties!
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As we say in Dutch: Jong geleerd, oud gedaan. Love the little brown pony.
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double awwwww 😉 (sorry, that sounds like a donkey – hahaha – bit difficult to make a horse sound in text) Lucky kids.
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Aaaaaw
🙂
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There were some cute cats and dogs in the mix, too!
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The last time I road a horse, it took me through a thorn bush and ripped my jacket to shreds. For some reason it wouldn’t go right when I tried to direct it so you’ll forgive me if I’m not as keen as the grand kids are about horses 😕
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Things like that add to the interest of the enterprise!
Once I rode a very spirited horse which spooked at something and galloped off with me down an almost sheer slope and then across a particularly busy road. That was especially interesting.
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