Riding in NY

One of the first things we did when we got to NY was go to the barn and ride Belle.  Lilly and Belle trotted around the ring and Davis practiced staying on...a big goal for him.  Aunt Kimmy asked him if he wanted to trot and he said, "NO...it's too scary!" 

 Getting Belle ready for a lesson.

 Lilly trotting on Belle with the help of Aunt Kimmy.

Davis walking Belle around. 

The kids got another riding lesson towards the end of our trip in NY.  Belle was sick, so the kids rode some other ponies in the barn.  Davis rode Sparky and fell off in the first few minutes when Sparky shook like a dog, but he recovered and had fun. 

Lilly rode Ladybug and graduated to riding without the lead line!  She had great control of the pony, probably because of all of her great training from Aunt Kimmy, not to mention Ladybug was a great pony!

She looks like a natural!