One afternoon during lessons, my youngest boy student showed up and patiently waited his turn. I exited the arena and prepared Dakota for lessons. As this very mature 6 year old boy climbs up on the pony, he asks me about my day. I told him I was having a great day, and asked him about his. He proceeded to tell me about his day, etc...
Half way threw the lesson Dakota gets a case of the "poots". The little boy looked over to me HORRIFIED, he calmly said "Excuse Us".
I stifled my laughter, thinking now that right there totally gave me a new understanding of manners!
Wednesday, March 31, 2010
Monday, March 22, 2010
Riding Lessons with Little boys
I definitely have had some funny conversations with the boys that I teach. Mostly one in particular, but all of them have given me a good laugh.
However, in my first visit with my newest student, I knew that he would top all laughs. As I arrived to the farm that I would be teaching at, I was met immediately by a 6 year old boy. His first concern was that their was not enough horses for everyone, and had I brought one for him. I smiled and said, "Of course, I brought one for you."
He looked back at my trailer, and asked me quickly, "do I need to go get him out of the box". I smiled and said, "No, lets just wait a minute and I will help you get him out of the trailer".
He waited patiently, I opened the door, and he exclaimed, " WOW!!! Thats mine" I laughed as I unloaded Gunny who is an outstanding 16.1 hand horse. I handed the lead rope off to him, showed him how to lead him, and the first thing he told me is "if its okay with you I will just walk him around and talk to him. I said "sure".
As he walks off, I hear him say, as he places his hand on gunnys jaw and looks at him, " dude, you look just like my teddy bear."
How cute is that?
However, in my first visit with my newest student, I knew that he would top all laughs. As I arrived to the farm that I would be teaching at, I was met immediately by a 6 year old boy. His first concern was that their was not enough horses for everyone, and had I brought one for him. I smiled and said, "Of course, I brought one for you."
He looked back at my trailer, and asked me quickly, "do I need to go get him out of the box". I smiled and said, "No, lets just wait a minute and I will help you get him out of the trailer".
He waited patiently, I opened the door, and he exclaimed, " WOW!!! Thats mine" I laughed as I unloaded Gunny who is an outstanding 16.1 hand horse. I handed the lead rope off to him, showed him how to lead him, and the first thing he told me is "if its okay with you I will just walk him around and talk to him. I said "sure".
As he walks off, I hear him say, as he places his hand on gunnys jaw and looks at him, " dude, you look just like my teddy bear."
How cute is that?
Friday, March 19, 2010
Judging 101
In the midst of judging a faithful saddle club show, I disqualified a lady, who insisted on riding two handed and carrying a crop in every class never using it. Finally I walked up to her at the end of show and questioned why she carried it, she responded, "I put the fear of god in him with it, I just carry it to remind him". I told her I had to disqualify her because of it, and she should keep the schooling at home and come enjoy the show.
She responded, "Why? Isn't this the point of a show, to show them at their best?"
I just nodded and walked away, how do you argue with that?
She responded, "Why? Isn't this the point of a show, to show them at their best?"
I just nodded and walked away, how do you argue with that?
History
Just a little history about myself. I am 24yrs old, I have been judging horses since I was in fourth grade (4H). 4H was such a blessing in my life. I have been showing/riding horses since birth! Last but not least I have been teaching since I was 15yrs old.
As of right now, I have on average 32 students, ranging from the ages 4-50. My show team has grown from 4 students to 13. I am very blessed to have these guys in my life. I did go to college, so my students have been showing off and on when I could be around. Now days however we are full time! And we love it!
From crazy lesson ponies/horses, to my students, to funny attitudes, to grooming experiences, and judging questions; I have seen and heard it all. I am looking forward to what else will be thrown my way! I am hoping to get a laugh or two, document the most passionate part of my life, and maybe even inspire someone!
As of right now, I have on average 32 students, ranging from the ages 4-50. My show team has grown from 4 students to 13. I am very blessed to have these guys in my life. I did go to college, so my students have been showing off and on when I could be around. Now days however we are full time! And we love it!
From crazy lesson ponies/horses, to my students, to funny attitudes, to grooming experiences, and judging questions; I have seen and heard it all. I am looking forward to what else will be thrown my way! I am hoping to get a laugh or two, document the most passionate part of my life, and maybe even inspire someone!
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