Best Horse-back Riding Lesson EVER!!!

 What I loved about this lesson was how patient and thorough Sarah was with everything. They got the horse ready by grooming him, Lilia had never done that - at least this in depth.
They spend time cleaning out the horses shoes, saddling him and putting on the bridle. Lilia was even allowed to use her personal grooming equipment that she spent her own money on.

cleaning out the horse shoes

putting on the bridle

She made a new friend...

They rode for a good half an hour - practicing walking, and trotting. When it was all over Sarah even asked Alex if he would like a ride around the field, but he declined.

Cleaning out the shoes

"Look ma, no hands!"

In the middle of the field was a jump. Lilia has grown confident in such a way that she asked if they could jump. Sarah chuckled and said how that would take a few more practices. So what did they do next...practiced!
They went around the field a few times no handed, hands up, hand out while twisting her torso, and hand on her hips. I loved that Sarah didn't shrug her off, but leaned into her brave request.