Horseback Riding

I wanted to be more active, so I joined a Facebook group called "Hikerbabes of North Texas". Unfortunately, almost all the hikes they plan take place either on a Sunday or on a Saturday when I have a million other things going on. There are seroiusly no groups for stay-at-home moms whose kids are in school. I know more exist than just me, but there are just hardly any activities for women during the weekday. But anyway, during the week after we went back to school from Fall break, I saw a post about horseback riding, that some people had backed out and there were openings. Now, I never saw the original invitation, but I was not doing anything Saturday morning that week, so I jumped on it. We went to this place in Anna and rode all over the hills there. It was perfect! I will definitely take my kids riding here at some point.

 

First Week of September

The first week of September was busy as always. The high school football team came to Groves to be morning greeters, so I was able to snap a picture of Travis greeting Annmarie as I dropped her off.  

I finally made it to In-N-Out to get a picture of Travis working.  He started in July after we got home from the family reunion.  We found out on the way home from the reunion that he could start working there before turning sixteen, so he applied as soon as we got home.  Also, Labor Day was the 5th and the Otts Family in our ward stopped by In-N-Out while the kids were working and sent me these photos.

Eliza played church volleyball and our team won the tournament.

I spent more time with the horses at the Texas Therapeutic Riding Center.  This time I learned how to bridle a horse. 

 

Equine Therapy Volunteer

A woman in my neighborhood who used to sub at Groves posted on Facebook about this equine therapy place called Texas Therapeutic Riding Center that needed volunteers.  I love horses so I thought I'd check it out.  They need people to prep the horses for their riding lessons and also lead the horse during the lesson if the rider isn't competent enough to do it on their own.  I am so excited to be able to work with horses and learn more about equine therapy.  These two horses pictured are Cameron (first two pictures) and Cactus. 

 

Horseback Riding Birthday Gift

For their birthdays, I got Jonah and Annmarie a horseback riding lesson for two at some place down near Dallas.  They were both so excited as neither have ridden or really even been around horses before.  

I set up the time for the week after school got out for the summer, so it was hot, but it was well worth it.  I'm so glad they were able to do this.