Happy 4th of July! We have been super busy around here and I haven't had a chance to update. This week has provided riders with a solid stepping stone to the next level of riding. Riders have played polo bareback, maneuvered through obstacle courses, and have learned a lot about the psyche of a horse.

Yesterday evening we did a team building "web" in the woods. The whole camp had to work their way through a maze of yarn without touching it. It requires communication, team work, and management of impatience. It was frustrating at first, but eventually everyone came together and achieved success!
This morning we were treated to Peach Scones and scrambled eggs. What a way to start the morning! Yum!
There is a lot more I could tell you about, but I will save something for your camper to share with you. (o:

The afternoon and evening were full of horse lessons. We didn't wrap up the horsey stuff until a little after 7. Everyone was more than ready for dinner, which was Shrimp Tacos and delicious Spanish Rice.  Chef Flo is definitely spoiling us this week! 
We are looking forward to cooler weather tomorrow, and hope to take a trail ride in the afternoon. We are also planning a "reflection walk" and a lesson on trail signs. 
We will try to add some pictures tomorrow, which I'm sure you will all enjoy. 
Goodnight!

 We began camp at close to 100 degrees on Sunday! We had a plethora of fun activities planned to help campers get acquainted, and as I approached the dining tent to speak with campers for the very first time,  they were all looking at me with sweat pouring down their forehead. We made some quick adjustments to the schedule. We moved straight into our swim testing to make sure everyone could tread water. We spent the rest of the hot afternoon in the pool. Way better!
At about 6:30 a warm breeze started blowing and by 7pm we saw some great lightening! The temperatures were again pleasant and we resumed our plans of name learning games around the camp fire.  After dinner we all made S'mores and then campers went to pick out their bunks.  The night went smoothly, the dorm was nice and cool, and there were giggles and whispering until way past bed time.