Horses

A very good friend of mine has a horse and keeps her at a barn a little North of us. The Bean has been curious about these large animals, so we arranged to meet so he could check them out. Hes met a few horses before, but its always been at events and there have been lots of other kids wanting to meet the horses too.

We got to wander around the grounds of the barn and side on tractors and quad bikes as well as meet and give treats to lots of different horses. He loved all of them! We watched a little girl taking some riding lessons in the arena and he signed he wanted to ride next. We decided that might be a bit much for today, but after her lesson was done, Sadie, our friend's horse, got a turn to run in the arena. Watching her run was not what the Bean had in mind! He needed to be involved! Leanna put Sadie's harness back on and let the Bean help lead her around. He was so excited! This was big stuff, walking a horse! Sadie leaned over and gave him a good sniffing, which the Bean thought was funny. We walked and walked till his legs got to tired.

He did so well, next time we will have to let him ride her!