White Oak Chapel Kids' Riding Day

Pastor Barb leads "Amir the Wonder Horse" (dubbed by a church member), with Leigh Anne, age 3, on board, while her mom, Linda, "sidewalks".  Notice how Amir's attention (ears) is on his little passenger.  He's very careful with "young 'uns".

Amir is a registered Arabian gelding, born in March of 1980.  His registered name is Amir Halam, which is Arabic for "Prince of Sweetness".  I didn't name him, but I wouldn't change it now!   I've had him since Nov. 17, 1990.    At 4 p.m.

This young lady, Amber, took lessons on Amir, a year after this picture was taken.  She wore a helmet and the stirrups fit her. She hoped to show at Harvest Home Fair in Sept. 2000, but her mother, shown below, met with a tragic sudden death and their father no longer brings them to our church or stable.

Amber's (tragically, now deceased) mom, Nina, riding in front of her younger daughter, Hannah. Led by Barb so that Nina can hold Hannah on (only Hannah's right leg & right hand are visible, but trust me, she's all there.)

Mom (Nina) gets a chance to ride all alone!  She's a horse lover, too.  Though a hot-blooded Arabian, Amir can be trusted with beginners in an arena if the rider follows directions.  Nina does.  But if a show-off gets on, Amir is not so co-operative!