Horseback riding season!

Our little Caroline started horseback riding a few weeks ago. This is her 3rd year! We are lucky enough to be able to take her to a local facility that specializes in therapeutic horseback riding for the handicapped.

The first year we took her - she was 4. And she hated every second. And she cried like crazy.

Luckily, only a few sessions later and she started to calm down. She did well her first year, and even had quite a few moments where she actually seems to enjoy herself (along with quite a few where she obviously didn't).

This year she is 6 and she LOVES it. She acts likes she knows exactly what is going on. She smiles. She laughs. She giggles. And she tries to steal the helper's hats right off their heads. She is quite the character!

This week I finally came along with my camera and got a few shots!

Caroline - leading the pack for a walk through the glorious countryside!

Little Kallie Wallie's hand feeding the miniature horses a snack (far left bottom corner).

This facility even has a cart for people who can't or don't want to actually ride a horse! Doesn't that look like fun???

Finally, Caroline making her way back into the barn. She looks like she knows exactly what she is doing. Giddy-up!

We just love this facility and are so happy that Caroline is able to participate every year.

Have a good one!