It is another beautiful day at Pony Farm! Last night we went to the Cheshire Fair, an awesome county fair that has amazing food and rides. We indulged on the delicious food such as fried oreos, milkshakes, pizza, burgers, italian sausage…. the list goes on and on. The campers also enjoyed the different rides such as the swings, the carousel, and the absolutely crazy zipper. Cheshire Fair is a special place for Pony Farm-ers, even for the alumni! We had a few alumni stop by to enjoy the fair with us.
This morning the campers got to sleep in late… until 8:30! The girls are currently riding in a lesson. This afternoon campers will be picking their afternoon activities. We are going to offer a trail ride, pony dress-up, catch riding (where the campers all have a chance to ride each other’s ponies) and a trip to Budweiser. No, they are not going for the beer! At the Budweiser factory in Merrimack, they have a stable of the Budweiser clydesdales that we go to visit as a field trip. This evening will be smores (yum!) by a bonfire with Boo as she tells some of her famous Pony Farm stories.
Tomorrow will be a Gymkhana, a day of games on horseback! Parents are welcome to stop by between 10:00 and 12:00 to see the mounted games on the flat. We will be doing games such as rock and spoon, sit-a-buck, and dizzy bat. In the afternoon, we will have the jumping portion of the gymkhana. The more advanced riders will have the option to compete in puissance: a high jump competition. Everyone will have the option to do the gambler’s choice. This is a competition to see who can rack up the most points and create their own course. Each jump has an assigned point value and the rider can jump whichever jumps she wants. Some of the jumps are designed to be tough! We will also have an obstacle course version of gambler’s choice for those who don’t want to jump. That evening will be a relaxed night with pizza and a movie. Until next time! -Zoe the Counselor
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