This is my parent's place and my parent's horses and my parent's son (aka my brother Wyatt). I'm editing a paper for him and he paid me in advance by giving a horse shoeing demonstration.
We're studying the Middle Ages this year--I think I've mentioned that. Around 900 AD iron horseshoes were introduced and had a profound impact on fighting. Horseshoes allowed for a more viable cavalry. Therefore, we needed a farrier demo. Thanks again, Wyatt for shoeing a horse for me!!
The kids were pretty excited. None of the kids who attended, except mine, had ridden a horse. The littles lost interest in the shoeing after a bit, but they came rushing back for the riding portion of the activity. The older kids watched the whole shoeing demonstration and were also pretty thrilled to ride.
The cats were also a big hit.
I wish I had pictures of the riding but I was busy leading a horse and riders around the corral. After the riding we all went on a hike up a canyon in the Wellsvilles by Mendon. It was gorgeous. Unfortunately, the younger kids were pretty tired and I packed Harriet almost the whole time. She's no lightweight. Still, it was beautiful and the weather was amazing and I was with good friends. It was a lovely day.
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