Most people think that what I do for a job is drudgery. Every Sunday morning, I head off to work, where my routine starts by sitting behind a desk and checking my schedule to see how many lessons I have for the day. I fill out a list with the horses my students will be riding, going person by person, indecisively flipping from the horse list over to the rider list to examine their names, like it will help me decide. I also look at the list for when I have a lucky slot with no one scheduled in it, which allows for a break in a busy day.
Once I finish checking my schedule, I hop up from my desk and stroll outside to get the first horses I need for the day from the pastures. This process can be difficult when it is cold and raining and the office …show more content…
As I finish, I generally peer down the aisle and see my first lesson walk in. At this point, I glance at my phone to see how much longer I have until lessons start.
When the clock strikes at nine, my student and I go grab a helmet and a horse, and head into the ring. I help them onto the horse, and adjust everything before setting off. Since most of my students are young kids—also known as tiny tots—they can’t ride by themselves. So, I guide them by walking next to them around the ring. We spend the lesson ring doing different exercises for strength and steering, while parents excitedly record them or try to actively participate in their child's lesson.
Once the first lesson is over, a new lesson begins. When, one o’ clock hits, I am done teaching, but still at the barn. For the rest of the day, I get the horses ready, feed them, and sweep the floor. The only downside is the clouds of dust blowing in the air making it hard to see and it coating my mouth. The second I am pulling into the driveway, a smile hits my face, and all my stress flies away. No matter what I am doing—whether it be riding, working, or learning—I am always engaged. It captivates me just to stand near some of the horses and observe
Once I finish checking my schedule, I hop up from my desk and stroll outside to get the first horses I need for the day from the pastures. This process can be difficult when it is cold and raining and the office …show more content…
As I finish, I generally peer down the aisle and see my first lesson walk in. At this point, I glance at my phone to see how much longer I have until lessons start.
When the clock strikes at nine, my student and I go grab a helmet and a horse, and head into the ring. I help them onto the horse, and adjust everything before setting off. Since most of my students are young kids—also known as tiny tots—they can’t ride by themselves. So, I guide them by walking next to them around the ring. We spend the lesson ring doing different exercises for strength and steering, while parents excitedly record them or try to actively participate in their child's lesson.
Once the first lesson is over, a new lesson begins. When, one o’ clock hits, I am done teaching, but still at the barn. For the rest of the day, I get the horses ready, feed them, and sweep the floor. The only downside is the clouds of dust blowing in the air making it hard to see and it coating my mouth. The second I am pulling into the driveway, a smile hits my face, and all my stress flies away. No matter what I am doing—whether it be riding, working, or learning—I am always engaged. It captivates me just to stand near some of the horses and observe