I only have four pictures of myself on a horse before the time I finally had my own horse at age fourteen. Unfortunately the photos are very poor quality.
Getting to borrow horses which belong to others is an exceptional treat, especially when you’re able to keep them for a summer and on up to over a year!
I wasn’t told who the other two girls are, but I know that’s me up front on the farm horse and my dad standing by.
I’d have to guess the man leading the horse was my uncle. Most likely the girl behind me is my cousin.
It wasn’t until I was seven when I could ride unsupervised wherever I wanted for however long I chose. All of the above shots were taken in Rorkton, Manitoba, Canada.
None of the horses I got to ride had saddles, but that’s the way I prefer it. Don’t be fooled by my lack of smiling in these photos. I’ve always disliked being in front of a camera and/or mirror, but love horseback riding.
