Zanna, 6, learns that is is very important to keep your balance and stay seated in the middle of the horse while riding. It's also very important to keep your neck 'stiff' so that you don't turn into a bobble-head at a faster gate! After the giggling was over, Zanna rode Julie at a trot all the way around the arena in both directions on the lunge line.

Blake, 5, notices it's a long way down! But he isn't worried - he knows that Brutus is truly a gentle giant. He's one of our most experienced and patient lesson horses who has helped countless students of all ages learn to ride over the years. Today was Blake's first time on a horse, so we took it nice and easy. By the end of his turn, Blake could ride once around the arena while Brutus took a slow jog at the end of the lunge line.

A group portrait: that's camper Zanna, Brutus and Camp Instructor James proving he's not that short.

Brutus shares a quiet moment, resting between riders.

Zanna, 6, feels like a queen on top of the world!

Our youngest camper Valentino, 3, took charge after his lesson and lead Brutus out of the arena and back to
the grooming area after his lesson on the lunge line... mom best keep up - Valentino's ready for the next activity!