I can’t believe it is session 4 already! This summer has flown by. We are all gearing up for the Cheshire fair tomorrow, a true highlight of the summer. On Monday, the girls all had their test rides to make sure they liked their ponies. That afternoon was a huge storm, so unfortunately swimming and re-rides were cancelled. Instead, we had unmounted lessons in the barn. The campers learned about horsemanship skills such as wrapping, anatomy, and parts of tack. That evening we had bag skits. These are silly skits using random objects.
On Tuesday we had lessons in the new lesson groups. All the girls have found their pony match. That afternoon, the girls who are doing the away show prepped by giving their ponies a bath and cleaning tack. The other campers chose between a trail ride, driving, vaulting, or helping give pony rides to the day camp. Tuesday evening was casino night for the non-showing kids. We played a crazy game of spoons and other board games. The campers who are showing packed for the show and did last minute preparations.
Today the show kids left bright and early for Furnace Brook Farm. The rest of the camp are currently having lessons. This afternoon will be a big trip to the falls. The falls are waterfalls that are located just a few miles from camp. It is currently a heat wave in New Hampshire so the cold water will be very refreshing. This evening is a Pony Farm tradition: personal scavenger hunt. This is a special Pony Farm trivia game featuring teams who run to answer questions about the farm, horse knowledge, or even sing a song for points. You have to see it to believe it!
Tomorrow will be morning lessons. However, we will be doing barn chores during afternoon activities in order to prepare for our 4 PM departure time for the Cheshire Fair!! This is an amazing county fair that we are lucky enough to be able to experience. We will be there for dinner as well as evening activity.
Until next time! - Zoe the Counselor
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