We are so fortunate to have this option available at the Christian-owned stables near us. Youngest participates in the work-to-ride option. She helps with the early morning watering, feeding, turnout, and mucking stalls - about 4-5 hours of work, one morning per week. She'd like to do more, but that's my limit - I have to drive her there! Anyway, it's good, hard, honest work, but she loves it.
"It's NOTHING like doing chores at home, Mom." Well I should hope not. The housekeeping standards are not up to snuff right now, but we aren't quite at barn stage yet.
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What a wonderful opportunity for your daughter! I've been praying for some sort of barter arrangement for my 11 year old for horseback riding, but we're not there yet. How wonderful that your duaghter will be able to fully appreciate the work involved, not just the fun.
BTW - your blog is beautiful!
AWESOME! My step-dad did the same thing when he was young and loved every minute of it. He has always said it was the best way on earth to get riding lessons as he knew a lot more about the animals that way. My mom did the same, but such conversations lead them into the "which is better: Western or English" issue. And THAT is a fun convo to watch....LOL (He rides Western, she rides English.)
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