Horse Camp

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As I opened the door to the barn, I could smell the strong scent of hay and I heard a horse whinny. As soon as I saw a tall horse more than twice the size of me, a twist of nervousness formed inside me and I wondered how I would ever be able to ride that thing. As the councillors from the “Horse Camp” put the sattles on the horses and handed us our helmets. (I later learned that my horses name was Bailey.) We all walked our horses out of the big scarlet coloured barn and attempted to put their feet in the stirrups and hop on. I did end up getting on (with a little help) and one of the leaders tried to teach us how to steer, give them commands and ride around a few pylons.



When he finally told us to try it out I knew I was going to have a problem with my horse. Started to ride forwards a little. All was going great until I had to turn. I brought my reins to the right and my Bailey, as stubborn as he was, stayed put. So, as what most people would do, I tried again. I tried to go to the right and he went right to the left. Figures. I knew I would have trouble with him right from...

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