Christophers lesson

[maisiemou]

When Christopher arrived at the stables Freya and Ava were nearing the end of their lesson in the outdoor school.

Children's riding lesson by maisiemou, on Flickr

It wasn't long ago that Ava had started with lead rein lessons and now she was confident enough to ride over trotting poles on Teaky who could be a bit fast and fizzy.

Trotting poles by maisiemou, on Flickr

When their lesson ended Christopher went into the tack room office to find out who he would be riding.
"I've put you on Rowan this morning Christopher." said Samantha the owner.
"YESSS!" thought Christopher. Rowan was lovely to ride and good at jumping.
Lucy brought Rowan out for him, he was all tacked up ready.

Untitled by maisiemou, on Flickr

She held Rowan while Christopher mounted.

WP_20190310_012 by maisiemou, on Flickr

Once he was on Lucy checked both his stirrups were level.

WP_20190310_016 by maisiemou, on Flickr

They went into the school and Storm was not pleased, his partner in crime had left him and he stood at the gate calling loudly for him. Both the ponies were very close to each other and always together in the paddock.
"Come back!!" he neighed loudly "Don't leave me!!"

WP_20190310_019 by maisiemou, on Flickr

Samantha went over to him. "What on earth is all this noise about Storm? Rowan will soon be back you silly boy, stop making such a racket."

WP_20190310_020 by maisiemou, on Flickr

Meanwhile Christopher was having a great lesson and was able to go over some bigger jumps today.
His lesson flew past. "I hope I get to ride Rowan again next week" he thought.

Christopher jumping lesson by maisiemou, on Flickr

In the tack room office Natalie had arrived and was looking at all the posters on the walls while she waited for Samantha to come back.

WP_20190310_021 by maisiemou, on Flickr

There was one announcing a charity ride and coffee morning coming up soon. Natalie had gone on the ride held last year and it was great fun. "I'll definitely put my name down for that again. Wonder if I can ride Morag in it again. Ooh and all those lovely home baked cakes to eat afterwards."

WP_20190310_027 by maisiemou, on Flickr

to be continued...

[Manda]

Aww, beautiful photographs.

[juliporiginals]

Your photostories are an absolute joy! I love them,thank you so much for taking the time to make them, the photos are just wonderful

[maisiemou]

Thanks! Great fun to do

[EG]

Oh I love this! Your yard is beautiful (I especially love the little corner of paddock peeking through the stables!) and Rowan is especially gorgeous!

[maisiemou]

Aw thank you! I always loved seeing your website stories about your yard. This was all balanced on my dressing table. When I want to take photos of the outdoor school left side it all gets moved along after I move the stuff on the right hand side onto the bed. I keep waiting for my daughter to move out so I can have a permanent setup in her room haha.

[helen1983]

Rowan is beautiful! He reminds me of a horse I used to know called Dudley I love your scene set ups, the arena is fantastic!

[maisiemou]

Aw thank you! i love setting everything up, it's just putting it all away that's the pain