Horse riding

After visitng Elizabeth farm, we made our way to blue Mountain. At first we decided to go shopping in Paramatta but the whole carpark was filled and we really not in the mood for shopping. We stopped for lunch at a cafe and saw the brochure for horse riding. After lunch, we made our way to Richmond North.

We were actually around this area last Sunday but did not venture into the side road. When we reached there, we decided to go for an hour horse trail. Channery was the first to sit on her pony. A local girl Brittany held on to the reins and led her around. Chantz was the second one to get on the horse follwed by Charlynn. While we were waiting to be mounted onto our horse, Chantz's horse was frightened and he ran off and shook Chantz on the floor. Chantz fell stomach down on the ground. He immediately stood up and seems okay. Joe and the others rushed to his side but I stood where I was. I was really calm and "unfeeling". Not worried and just let the people there to lead him away for washing. I remembered only saying"no problem, no pain, no gain, he is alright!". This mother did not react hesterically or worried sick until she could not continue what she was doing. I just took his word that he was okay and by looking at him, he was absolutely alright. He did not even shed a single tear. After he got back, he was put up on another horse and then Joe and I mounted onto our horses. My son is like me - a tough cookie in front of outsiders!

The horse ride was actually quite fun. Charlynn, Chantz and Channery had someone to hold the reins for them but Charles, Joe and I led our own horses. Quite an experience for all of us. I really only became scared after we reached home. What if Chantz was seriously hurt?

Well! Been checking up on him and he really is alright. He even played rough with Charles the night before.

Will I let them go horse riding again? Maybe if they are really keen. The whole experience for the whole family is priceless but the fees is $150 per session.
Will upload more pictures in facebook!