February Sleigh Ride

During the February vacation week, we joined the other riding students of Orient Farm at Lemeiux's Orchard for a sleigh ride. It was quite cold, the wind was blowing in the open field, but we were sheltered in the woods. If it had been any colder, it would have been miserable. Mr. L. hitched up the two Percheron geldings, Tom & Jerry. They are 10 yo and well-behaved. They had to wait after being hitched for the runners to be pried out of the ice, they stood patiently thank goodness! We started out in the apple orchard, the horses were eager to go and everyone was excited to have the opportunity to enjoy the horses and each other. One parent said it was a dream of hers to go on a sleigh ride, she was so happy! We rode about a mile into the woods and unloaded to have a hot dog roast. We were so grateful for the warm fire! Mr. L. made sure the horses were covered with their blankets and fed them carrots as they waited for us to eat lunch. After the hot dogs, the kids made s'mores and then we loaded up and headed home. We of course had to sing "Jingle Bells" on the way back. Everyone had a great time and we all agreed to do this again next year.