Ethan rides...

Ethan recently switched riding teachers. Up to this point, he was learning to ride English style. Now we are going way out to Decatur to take lessons from Laura Pierpoli and she teaches Western. I have to admit that I had a hard time making the decision to switch because I loved seeing Ethan in his English riding clothes and doing the shows. BUT...I think he loved the lessons in spite of all of that. He is learning a new way to handle the horse and having a wonderful time. He doesn't care too much about the particulars. He just wants to ride, feed, stroke, talk, smell, clean, brush, and BE a horse.

I had to take pictures of this place because it is just so beautiful. The land is itself is amazing...especially now that it's not so hot and we can enjoy it. The stables are built to match the house and the entire property is enclosed with white fencing. I could spend every day out there.
Ethan with his new horse, PJ. They are still getting to know each other.
The view of the riding ring standing in front of the stables. Lydia Brandkamp is taking a few photos of the grass and other horses with Mat's kid camera. Ethan, PJ, the house and a big grean grasshopper.

The stables.
The stables are air conditioned and completely lit with lanterns. They also have a nicer bathroom in there than we have in our house. And of course, lest we forget we are in Arkansas, we were driving behind this fellow with an emu in the back of his truck. ooookaaay....