4-H

Anna has had the opportunity to be in a 4-H program this summer. One of Allen's co-workers, Susan has a ranch and has a 4-H group with her grandchildren. She invited Anna to join and donates about 5 hours a week teaching her to show a horse and how to ride. This week was a practice show for the county fair. Anna was excited and nervous since she has only been riding since the first week in June. The children compete in 6 events. Ann looked really great on the horse, the weather was beautiful (considering all of the rain). We did have one little accident when Anna fell or was thrown..I say fell Allen says thrown...during the Western Showmanship event. I was in shock, it happened so fast. Allen jumped up hopped the fence and ran over. Susan insists the riders wear helmets, and thank heaven for helmets, Anna flew from the horse and hit her head on the metal fence landed on her side at Susan's feet. Susan is a longtime neuro rehab nurse and was by her side in a flash. When I heard Anna's cry I felt better, when they got her up I felt even better..Later when she was back on her horse although very timid I felt so happy for her. She finished out the day and still wants to continue with 4-H! Way to go Anna! XOXOXO