Boy, where did the week go? Another busy week gone by.....following are the pictures of Salinas High Students on the vaulting barrel. This is one of those activities that the kids LOVE. It takes balance, coordination and for some of them, trust. They need to trust that their helpers will keep them safe. This is the step before getting on the horses.....
Rosalee and Bekah!
Caroline testing her balance
This group has 2 more visits this month, October 14 and October 21. On the last visit we will be showing Salinas High School Principal, Judith Peterson, what the kids have learned. I look back on where they started and it's amazing what they have learned - how to halter a horse, how to lead a horse and how to groom a horse. They also know about 5 body parts on the horse! Very cool.
On Tuesday we hosted another Special Ed class from North Salinas High School. This group of students had a wonderful time being outside with the horses. They had the opportunity to groom and lead the horses. We hope to see the North High kids again!
Wednesday was pretty quiet - we had a visit from a new volunteer and her mom. It's always fun to introduce the program and our horses to new people! We look forward to having Mikaela help us with the Hope Services group on Wednesdays!
Thursdays have become one of my favorite days! Yesterday Mackenzie from CSUMB came out and helped with the Hope Services group. We groomed Rojan and three of the clients were able to ride Ping Pong! Thank you Mackenzie and Hetty for all of your help! Misti and LaDawna from Peacock Acres came out and assisted with chores and played with Miss Hazel. After the dust cleared and the Hope group was loaded up Mackenzie hopped on Rojan! After dealing with the killer turkeys in the "scary corner" they got some nice work done! Rojan is a wonderful ride, but has gotten a bit out of shape! He really enjoyed having Mackenzie give him a workout! Our program horses have to hold it together and fill in a tremendous amount when they work with our clients. They have to be very careful with their feet when following a wheelchair, they can't spook when someone accidently bumps into them. They work hard. So it's always nice when they can have a ride with an experienced rider. It's a nice break for them. Thank you, Mackenzie!
And.....today is Friday. Have a GREAT WEEKEND! We are heading up to Woodside tomorrow with our fledgling vaulting team for a barrel clinic! Update Saturday night! God Bless.
Caroline testing her balanceOn Tuesday we hosted another Special Ed class from North Salinas High School. This group of students had a wonderful time being outside with the horses. They had the opportunity to groom and lead the horses. We hope to see the North High kids again!
Wednesday was pretty quiet - we had a visit from a new volunteer and her mom. It's always fun to introduce the program and our horses to new people! We look forward to having Mikaela help us with the Hope Services group on Wednesdays!
Thursdays have become one of my favorite days! Yesterday Mackenzie from CSUMB came out and helped with the Hope Services group. We groomed Rojan and three of the clients were able to ride Ping Pong! Thank you Mackenzie and Hetty for all of your help! Misti and LaDawna from Peacock Acres came out and assisted with chores and played with Miss Hazel. After the dust cleared and the Hope group was loaded up Mackenzie hopped on Rojan! After dealing with the killer turkeys in the "scary corner" they got some nice work done! Rojan is a wonderful ride, but has gotten a bit out of shape! He really enjoyed having Mackenzie give him a workout! Our program horses have to hold it together and fill in a tremendous amount when they work with our clients. They have to be very careful with their feet when following a wheelchair, they can't spook when someone accidently bumps into them. They work hard. So it's always nice when they can have a ride with an experienced rider. It's a nice break for them. Thank you, Mackenzie!
And.....today is Friday. Have a GREAT WEEKEND! We are heading up to Woodside tomorrow with our fledgling vaulting team for a barrel clinic! Update Saturday night! God Bless.
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