I want to give my daughter a horseback ride for Christmas..?
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one option might be to give her a series of riding lessons. due to insurance the old style riding stable is getting scarce and not all of the ones left are safe. find a tack shop [saddle and other horse equip] or a feed store and ask them if they know any good lesson stables nearby. you might also check uspc.org for the nearest pony club to you and ask the contact person listed for suggestions. i've known too many first time riders that were scared away because of a bad experence at a trail ride stable. besides she will learn almost nothing about either horses or riding at one. its just get on, hang on and follow the leader. at a training stable she will learn the how and why. be warned however- CONTACT BETWEEN HORSES AND 10 YEAR OLD GIRLS CAN BE DANGEROUS TO YOUR WALLET!!! its often love at first sight and before you know it you may become a horse owner. however there are much worse things for your girl to be involved in. been there, done that, got the empty checkbook to prove it. take your camera, you will not believe the smiles.
570821
let her ride on you. that would be making you feel tighter
834180
I am so sorry this happened. Explain it to her. Daddy cannot move his legs and he'll be in a special chair...pics are great. Be honest about it and answer her questions as best you can.
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Check out:\nhttp://www.kidslovelondon.com/kll/index.html\n\nHas some great ideas on it.\n\nWhat about Battersea Park Zoo? Recently been refurbished and has a good selection of animals in there. Also you have the park to walk around which has lots of wildlife on the lakes and a deer enclosure.\n\nThere are city farms at Vauxhall, Surrey Quays, and one in Merton which also has a riding school (bit young I know but if she likes horses she can at least go see them)\nhttp://www.deencityfarm.co.uk/\n\nCheck your local borough council website as they often organise many events such as painting activities, library storytime sessions and activity "playgyms" for toddlers.\n\nFailing all that get her to sleep and then go down the pub!
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First, you need to go to a school for training horses.  I suggest finding someone that you like, such as John Lyons, Pat Parrelli or Chris Cox...do your research and find the best one.  There are also Cowboy and Cowgirl camps that you can attend and hone your skill.  PLUS, having taken riding lessons of course will help.  Then, buy you a little unbroke pony and with a friend with you incase of injury, get to it!  Good luck!
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my youngest daughter at 16 started a horse program for the under privileged and disabled..She used her wish from make a wish to get it started...She she reciently and unexpectedly passed away without knowing her wish had been granted..I was given her wish to pursue her program...we had nothing except eachother and her horses and i find it amazing that she could have wished for anything and she chose to help others with her wish
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talk to her honestly and tell her how important it is to you and your children. Show her brochures and explain to her that it is an experience you have to try atleast once. Tell her that if she tries it just once, you wont ask her again if she doesnt like it. And if she really hates, it tell her you will cut the trip short for her...good luck
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it depends...an ALOT of things.... like what disipline she wants to do(rodeo, english, western, trail, etc.) how brave she is, how much commitement she's going to put in, if she's going to show it or not.  try to add more details and i'll try to help you more.
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horseback riding...by far. I am a nature luver. ^_^
985123
Sounds like she could use a friend...if your kids are buds with her kids, invite them over one day..or go out to a park with the kids if they're young enough to enjoy that...   Or just invite her over one day with the kids..or out for a swim at the pool somewhere...etc... Just ask her how shes been...and maybe say, you know its none of your business but you're a bit aware of whats been going on with her lately and you want her to know you've actually been through the same thing...maybe say, you know how hard it is...tell her something that helped you through and if she needs someone to talk to    you've been there so you understand... be short and sweet the first time you bring it up...   Maybe next write her nice card...Christmas time is coming up, good time to let her know someones out there if she needs a friend
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take her to a toy shop and see what she likes
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spending time with my daughter...
608850
goto a hallmark store and look into their collection of "painted ponies" by the Trail of Painted Ponies collection...she'll love whichever one u pick
495234
Santa I have been a very good girl... let me sit on your lap and tell you what I want for Christmas..
799478
Call her and offer her a ride to church . :o)
848665
Get her a nice experience gift like this http://www.giftweblog.com/2006/10/07/experience-the-ultimate-gift/
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A three year old (as she'll be then) has the option of showing in a bosal or hackamore so keep that in mind.  I think you will need to look into a trainer to work with him and his horse.  She is still a baby and even a year of riding won't prepare her for the things she'll see at a fair.  Although your grandson may be an excellent rider there is a big difference between controlling an experienced horse who spooks at something but realizes he can trust his rider and a youngster who may panic further when the reins are tightened or her rider slips to one side.  Even an older rider can have difficulty soothing a frightened filly.  While he's putting the training into his filly he could also look for a loaner to take to his first year of fair.  He'll have a better grasp of the routines, and experience with the hustle and bustle of sometimes over crowded rings.  He'll still have the pride of telling everyone that he's training his "baby" for next year.  He'll also have spent the added time really getting to know his 4-H group and making friends who can really help out through the week.  Searching and joining a good group will also give you many learning experiences to take the filly to.  With plenty of people happy to help out.  Sorry for the big speech Good luck