Horse Riding Lessons

 

Lots of Firsts at C7 Ranch

Today Baxter went to C7 Ranch to meet the horses and watch Madison's riding lesson.

He enjoyed playing with the other two dogs there, rolling in the grass and playing with his tennis ball.  

Madison also got to use her new riding helmet when she rode Leo today.

Madison is doing such a good job that Miss Celina let her ride in the pasture for the first time today.

She even got to wash down Leo for the first time today too.

Trotting

Madison loves her horse riding lessons.  She counts down the days until she gets to ride Leo again.

She looks so natural on her horse.

Jocelyn brought bones to give to the dogs.  

She likes watching her sister ride.  

Look NO hands!  Madison did a great job practicing her balance.

She was so excited that she got to start trotting today!

Here is a video of Madison trotting.

She brought carrots to give to Leo after her lesson.

C7 Ranch

Today Madison started horse riding lessons at the C7 Ranch in Hihira, Georgia.

She put on her cowgirl hat and...

new boots!

Cowgirl Madison is ready to ride!

C7 Ranch is beautiful and only about 15 minutes away from our house.

Madison learned about the 4 types of brushes and got the horse ready to ride.

By the fourth hoof, she was doing it all by herself.  It was nice to see our girly girl getting dirty and enjoying it. ;)

Madison even learned how to saddle the horse and lead it to the pasture.  

Madison was very focused on her riding.  She learned how to start, stop and turn the horse.  

She looked like a pro on the horse.

Her teacher was very impressed with how well she did for her first lesson.

Madison can't wait to ride again next Monday.

Madison and Leo!  

Cowgirl Madison needed a rest after a hot morning riding at the C7 Ranch!