Riding Lessons

I mentioned here that hubby and I were looking into lessons for middle daughter.  We had it down to 2 possible instructors and we made a decision on one this past week.  What did it for me was that this instructor (we'll call her B) was all about classical riding principles.  She is a dressage rider/trainer and is very active in western dressage.  It also turns out that she went to high school with hubby - small world!

We called B and she said she had only 2 openings left!  I quickly spoke up for one of the openings and we took a drive out to the barn to meet everyone and to get a tour.  After meeting her and her assistant (we'll call her E), we got to meet the pony, Sara, that middle daughter will be riding.  She's a cute POA that's been there, done that.  At 20 years old, she's seen and done a lot!

Lessons will officially begin next week.  E will start off evaluating what she knows and will fill in any holes.  Once she has the basics and is walk/trot/canter competently, she will move to B's class.  If middle daughter is comfortable, she will go into a group lesson of no more than 2 other girls her age.  If middle daughter doesn't like that, she can still have private lessons.  Another thing that stuck out that I really liked was they stop when the lesson is learned, not when the clock runs out. 

The barn and everything about the farm is beautiful - I will get some pictures next time!  HUGE indoor riding arena, nice outdoor arena, beautiful stalls, green pastures, white fencing, and CLEAN!

I don't know who is more excited about lessons, me or middle daughter!!!

Until next time!




Quote for the day:
"Every new beginning comes from some other beginning's end."

-Seneca