Riding at Daniel Boone's Farm

Last Spring our Young Women held an auction to earn money for Girl's Camp. We recently cashed in on 2 of our big purchases. This riding trip was totally worth every penny. (The other one was an Amazing Race throughout the city. It was great---and very exhausting. I no longer think I would "kick-butt" if I was in the real show. More details later.)

A lady in our ward owns the land that originally belonged to Daniel Boone. And on part of that land she has this stable and indoor riding arena. She teaches horsemanship and riding. Since this is an experience that my kids have little to no experience with I made sure we won this auction.

The day finally arrived with great anticipation. (Except for Maddie, who wanted to go to Homecoming with her friends. Silly girl.)

Sis. B. taught us how to take care of the horses, how to lead them, how to saddle them, and then how to ride them. By the end of the night EVERYONE was riding independently and holding their own reigns. Emma was doing great. She looked like a natural on those horses. I think she would like to take regular lessons. We'll have to see about that.

The evening included a bonfire and cookout, but we were running short on time and made plans to do that part on another day.

Homecoming 2010

These are Maddie's besties.

This is Maddie's very good friend, Sam.

Already with the shoes off and the evening had just begun.

This past weekend was Homecoming for Maddie. She went with a group of friends (not a date) which seems to be the way of it these days. I actually quite like that. Unfortunately, we had a big horse-riding adventure planned for the same evening. This left Maddie out of that and I wasn't there to help her get ready and take pictures and stuff. But, such is life. Everyone is so very busy. She looked adorable and had a great time with her friends.