H O R S E B AC K R I D I N G
RIDING WITH MY HEART Giavanna Montgomery, 4th Grade, Independence Elementary, Clarkston
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orseback riding is one of my passions. It makes me spark! It makes me feel happy! I could spend a whole day horseback riding, and I would barely know how much time has passed! Once I went horseback riding for three hours, and I didn’t notice that it had been so long. I like EVERYTHING about horses and riding! I like getting my horse ready, warming up my horse, and giving my horse a bath after a long day of riding. Supplies are a very important part of horseback riding because it makes a big impact on my riding. If we didn't have any supplies, we would always have to ride bareback and hold the neck of the horse. Even giving a horse a bath would be challenging. My cousin Caitlen always inspires me. She owns two horses named Abby and Peaches, and she trains a horse named Gus. The first time I got on a horse was
Horseback riding By: Josie Crays,
2nd grade, Pine Tree Elementary, Lake Orion
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was four when I started horseback riding. I was scared at first when I got on the horse. We were in a stable
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me ever since that first time. She taught me how to ride and that nothing is impossible.
Of course, horseback riding can be dangerous at times. One day I was brave enough to ride Peaches, who is not a kid-friendly horse because every time someone rides her, she will burst into a canter, or a fast run. Caitlen and I were out in a field when Peaches got excited and started to run. Suddenly, I fell off Peaches as she kept on running dragging me! To make things worse, my wrist got tied up with the reins. When I finally got my wrist untied, I was crying, but I got up and tried again. Horseback riding makes me feel happy! Every time I’m about to get on a horse, I feel like I’m going to win a prize, even though I’m probably not. I just like having the feeling that I am going to do something that makes me feel so alive! It makes me feel like I’m going to EXPLODE! Even though I don’t go horseback riding very often, I enjoy it while I can. Horseback riding also makes me feel courageous and brave, even though I might have butterflies in my stomach. It has taught me to never be afraid to fail and to always try again.
that was half the size of the classroom. A man was holding the horse so I could climb on. It was exciting, great, and made me feel happy. As time went on, I was getting better and better every time I rode. My horse’s name was Lilly; she had white spots. I loved her! One day, I met a cowgirl. She
was like a living legend - a champion! I learned a lot from her: she was my inspiration and key to my horseback riding passion. A lot of people like horses. I love horses because they are fun! And you can break records with them like the cowgirl whom I have met.
when I was three years old. Caitlen was on the horse with me, and it was the best experience I ever had! That’s when I decided that I wanted to do horseback riding just like her. She’s been there for
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