play date at the horse farm

Our Mothering Matters small group gathered for a play date that involved a picnic lunch and horse rides. Ben was not at all interested in getting anywhere close to April. He didn't want to get close, or pet her, or brush her. He watched all the kids and adults take turns but did not want to go on a ride. For a while, he clung to my leg until he found the small ravine that was flowing because of all the rain. He had fun throwing rocks and sticks into the water. Towards the end of the morning, when we were about to go home, my friend Emily took a turn with each of her girls. He watched as Barb (right next to April in the pic; this is her farm) walked them around and decided he would go for a ride if I went too. So, we were officially the last turn of the day and Ben enjoyed our walk in the woods atop April. It looks like we have a processer on our hands!