Mucking out & Bedding was with both Paul & Jenny. They learned about the reasons for picking dung up from out of the paddocks and how to do it, while Jenny taught them about various types of bedding, the benefits and down sides of each type. Jenny was extremely pleased with the enthusiasm from both Hattie & Annabelle W.
June did parts of the saddle with the groups and hopefully, next time they come, will pass their Parts of the Tack Mini Achievement Badge. Most improved with their knowledge of tack and enthusiasm for the subject were Cormac, Lorcan & Sally, well done guys.
All the children did very well on all parts of the morning and had fun, which is always a bonus while learning anything! I apologise now for the lack of morning photos, but we were without a spare person.
Our afternoon session was just as busy with the all the members vying to be the best in all sessions. Enthusiasm abounded from all, again mucking out was with Paul, who was teaching field maintenance and why we have to clear the dung from the paddocks. Tamryn & Abigail were very enthusiastic and cleared their section of paddock with speed and accuracy.
Emma & Jenny talked to the members about the different types of Bedding Materials and the health problems associated with each of them as well as the benefits. All members were equally attentive so no extra special stars shine in this session.
June once again did saddles with the children. They learned about the various parts of the saddle and the names of them. The most knowledgeable in the afternoon was Hannah. And the most attentive was Millie J by a whisker – well done to you all for completing the test.
Riding was as usual with Jenna.
Just like the morning session was aimed at improving the riders balance, seat and control. The most improved rider of this afternoon was Tam – congratulations!
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