LESSON DIARIES

Get comfortable in the saddle as I share the fun stories of my horse riding lessons! I’ll discuss my weekly progress and the challenges I face during my lessons. Follow my journey by immersing yourself in anecdotal journal entries where I share personal experiences and victories, both big and small.

Lesson Diaries
Esther

1st Time Meeting A Non School Horse

One day, I ventured deep into the countryside to meet my friend’s horse, Amelio. I had never interacted with a non riding school horse in such a capacity as I did with Amelio, so it was quite an experience…

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Lesson Diaries
Esther

First Polo Lesson

After completing approximately 11 standard English riding lessons at various riding schools, I had my first polo lesson at…

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Lesson Diaries
Esther

4th Riding Lesson

During the lesson, I rode Skye, a beautiful horse with a gentle temperament and a stunning white and grey-speckled coat. I had the opportunity to lead Skye back to the stables and assist with untacking. In conversation with the yard helper, I admitted to a fear of maneuvering around horses.

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Lesson Diaries
Esther

2nd & 3rd Riding Lesson

During this lesson, I discovered that the horse’s fringe is called a forelock, which I found incredibly cute. I also engaged in some grooming, brushing the horse’s body to remove dirt and dust.

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1st Riding Lesson

I decided to take up horseback riding just two days before my 19th birthday. While a few friends had dabbled in horseback riding during their younger years, I hadn’t quite earned the label of a “horse girl” myself.

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