Anthony loves Geronimo!

Micha and his new best friend, Rannita!

May 31st was the first of 4 spring sessions of horseback riding for children involved in the Freedom Recreation Program of Auburn, NY.   Claire Affleck Training is the lucky host of this wonderful program.  All of the children had great rides on our saintly horses; Rannita, Thunder, and Geronimo. 

A big ”THANK YOU!” goes out to the owners of these horses, Daryll Wolford (Rannita’s owner), Traci Uyehara (Thunder’s owner), and Dr. Robert Kiltz (Geronimo’s owner). 

We welcome volunteers to join us each week. Thank you to the volunteers that helped out the past two weekends…we all had such a great time and couldn’t do it without you!  

Some of the kids have participated in the riding program for years and for others it was their first time in the saddle.  We were so proud that the new riders all were brave enough to climb on board! 

Skaneateles Talk wrote a great blog post on our program! Thank you!

http://skaneatelestalk.com/2008/06/15/freedom-riders-at-claire-affleck-training/

Also featured on http://mindbodysmile.com

Breanne leads Thunder with Heather holding Robyn on for her first ride!

Elise gives Selena a ride on her favorite horse, Rannita!

 Look no hands! Elise and Keri having fun with Rannita!

Jared taking Geronimo back to the barn for water after a hot ride. 

Traci and Nikki, both volunteers, take a break on Thunder in the shade.