I have spoken a few times on my blog about my love of horses and of riding for most of my life. I hoped that Baby would love it too and to my utter delight she does. I would never force her to do anything she didn’t want to do, but I know what a great hobby it is, so I am glad she is developing the love.
She started riding on days out; if there was the opportunity to ride a pony, she was there like a shot. She has also ridden a few friends ponies that were kindly offered to her. She began asking to ride everyday and it wasn’t always possible to arrange with friends, so I started looking into a share pony. As I used to be a Dressage rider, trainer and judge, I don’t actually need someone to teach her. We just need to pony. So sharing seemed like a good option. We chip in with a few chores and a bit of cash and in return Baby gets to ride 3 times a week and treat the pony like her own. So without further ado I would like to introduce you to Honey Bee! (I apologise for the poor quality pictures, they were all taken on my mobile, which isn’t the best…).
At the moment we are trialing Honey, just to make sure it works for us, as she is stabled about 40 minutes from us, which makes it quite a long round trip.
Baby is so happy when she is at the stables and is growing in confidence each time, which is so lovely to see.
Even though Honey is the biggest pony she has ridden it doesn’t seem to phase her.
We have been to see Honey a few times now and it has been lovely to get back a little of my old life, albeit Baby riding not I and walking over trotting poles as opposed to doing flying changes. I am sure in years to come she will be doing all of that, but for now I am happy to soak up the start of Baby’s journey.
It has been lovely to go to the stables and start to teach Baby little bits and bobs and watch her fall in love with horses as I did, all those years ago.
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Katie from Mummy Daddy Me for #OrdinaryMoments and Jaime at The Olivers’ Madhouse for #MagicMoments
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How lovely that she can experience this!! I did riding as a child, just so lovely. Great you’ve found an option that works!! xx
Awww Honey you are just beautiful! So exciting! I started back at horse riding a month ago and I am loving it. It’s such a fun hobby and it’s great to see your little ones taking an interest in something you loved as a child.
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Glad you have got back into it hun x
Wow looks like you had such a good time.Looks like she’s going to be horse rider as she gets older. How fab does she look on that pony! #magicmoments
How lovely, and great you can teach her x
Oh how lovely that she is sharing your hobby. I can’t wait to see whether Lottie enjoys being t the stables with me, I really hope so. Honey looks gorgeous too xx
Lovely to see Baby enjoying one of your favourite hobbies, you will be riding off together in no time at all. A lovely way to enjoy the outdoors. Popping by from Magic Moments
Ahhh what fun you all are having. I love it and Baby looks like she is on a grand adventure for sure. Outdoor and animal adventures are the very best.
Horse riding is one of the best bits about my childhood holidays spent at my dads in Wales. I had a pony called Frosty but mostly helped out at a local riding school and trekked across the mountains. SO glad Baby is loving it from such an early age!
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I had a pony called Frosty too!
Aww! How lovely! It looks like she’s having a great time! I used to have horses and ponies but I was more for Cross country & showjumping 😀
Oh my! This is cuteness overload. What a gorgeous girl and well impressed with her confidence 🙂 Looks like she loves it. #MagicMoments
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Ah thanks so much, she does love it x
It sounds silly Aby but I love reading about Baby horse riding just because I know from previous posts just how much it means to you. It is lovely that she is developing the same love for it as you and you have something special you can share together. x
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Ah thank you huni, that is lovely to hear x
oh wow i can’t get how big baby is in these pictures and just how grown up she is!
I am terrified of horses so she is super brave!
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