Riding lessons are mainly about developing balance and confidence on the horse. Your child learns how to tell Rainy to walk, trot (when
they are ready), and stop. The saddle has a comfortable “grab handle” which is easy for kids to find.
Children also learn about grooming, picking hooves clean, and parts of the bridle and saddle.
I have been equally amazed to see a child’s confidence grow over a period of weekly lessons, as I have to see how much my horse ...
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Rainy and I have both been working on our individual art styles and methods. Below are some of her paintings and a video clip of her at work. I used the clicker training method to encourage her to free up her artistic inclinations.
When I met Stacey Westfall last year at the Midwest Horse Fair, she told me that her most valuable exercise was the clover-leaf cones pattern, and she explained it to me.
These 5 videos below will show some of the timing and methods I used to help this horse learn some beginning groundwork:
My miniature horse, Rowdy, is now driving and loving all the extra attention. Bring your kids out to visit Rowdy for some hands-on experience with my adorable three-foot tall horse.
