The Sparkle girls have been asking for some time to go horseback riding and this past weekend, we drove to Ohio to visit Papa and their wish came true.
They had a blast and loved every moment of their adventure.
Hoover (left) and Q (right) were quite excited to have visitors.
I love this picture the best :)
Posing with Q (the girls could not ride him since he his leg was hurt- Q was kicked by Hoover) but they enjoyed petting him and giving him treats.
The girls took turns riding Hoover and although Lillian was a bit timid to meet the horses she was the first to volunteer to ride.
They each rode around the arena and also enjoyed playing soccer with Hoover.
Practicing trotting :)
Now its Madison's turn.
Madison quickly got a hang of the reins and enjoyed doing figure eights with Hoover around the cones
And of course playing soccer.
Miss Debbie (Hoover and Q's owner) had amazing patience with the Sparkles and made it both a fun and educational experience- teaching the girls both terms and techniques and making the experience memorable for the Sparkles.
The Sparkles loved riding :) and look forward to doing it again (Miss Debbie invited them back in the spring)
Papa enjoyed watching the Sparkles and petting Q.
But of course riding a horse is not all fun and games, there is work to do too.
Madison brought Hoover into the barn, took off his saddle, and gave him a quick brush down (too much brushing is a waste since Hoover likes to roll in the dirt when he is put out to pasture).
Then it was time to go inside for some hot chocolate before heading back to Papa's apartment.
The Sparkles were very excited and are already ready talking about their next trip in the spring.
