Posted 2014-03-24 12:07 PM Subject: Dakota's new horse
Hawty & Nawty
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This is really neat. My six year old has been very shy about riding. I haven't pushed the issue because that never works. (Ask my son who still rides horses dressed for skateboarding) LOL So three days ago she declares she's ready, right out of the blue. Well heck, don't have a horse suitable for her. The very next day her uncle shows up with this (univited, just decided Dakota needs this) Great timing. Cool little horse just needs some tlc looks a little arthritic but moves nice. Easily 20's y/o former cutter.
Snickers. Now we have two horses named after candy. LOL
Posted 2014-03-24 12:12 PM Subject: RE: Dakota's new horse
Hawty & Nawty
Posts: 20424
I sure hope so. I try really hard to encourage my kids responsibility as well as try and make it fun. I don't know how she is going to react to coming home from school today to go out and shovel!
Posted 2014-03-24 12:15 PM Subject: RE: Dakota's new horse
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RidenFly - 2014-03-24 12:12 PM
I sure hope so. I try really hard to encourage my kids responsibility as well as try and make it fun. I don't know how she is going to react to coming home from school today to go out and shovel!
I have a feelin' that if you go with her and stay positive, she'll catch on real quick. It took me until I was 8 to really "get the bug" but I have stayed hooked ever since :)
As you said, she announced she was ready - so go easy and stay positive, those are the moments that keep us hooked for life. You got this and will soon be inundated with "lists" of must have horsey things ... I can feel it! LOL.
Dakota's new horse
