Took my little horses into town today for the Headstart 4 year olds. My sister had her little horse and cart also. Dapper Dan gave rides and Ranger got to be mauled and ogled. This was his second time around a bunch of small children. He did very well.
Hard to get them presentable, with the shedding hair and recent muddy conditions.
I think the little ones enjoyed the horses. Some were very inarticulate, and just sort of clung like a little barnacle to the cart seat, not wanting to leave.
I let them all sit upon Dapper Dan, since they were very small children. Some had to be lifted off, as they refused to get off. Only one wouldn't ride or pet.
At the end, I asked them to pull my cart to the trailer. Five started out between the shafts and 4 rode in the cart. Cupcakes and juice provided, and they washed their hands in the horse faucet. Lovely day for them to be outdoors with the animals!
Hard to get them presentable, with the shedding hair and recent muddy conditions.
I think the little ones enjoyed the horses. Some were very inarticulate, and just sort of clung like a little barnacle to the cart seat, not wanting to leave.
I let them all sit upon Dapper Dan, since they were very small children. Some had to be lifted off, as they refused to get off. Only one wouldn't ride or pet.
At the end, I asked them to pull my cart to the trailer. Five started out between the shafts and 4 rode in the cart. Cupcakes and juice provided, and they washed their hands in the horse faucet. Lovely day for them to be outdoors with the animals!
