Trit Trot

 I've worked for two years at a pony camp. Here's my list of what kids actually need to bring to camp.  My camp is a day camp for absolute beginners, and my list is tailored towards that audience, so your mileage may vary. Always check the camp website or brochure for more specific information. What to Bring Lunch + Snacks Always pack more snacks than you think is necessary.  It's better to leave food uneaten than to run out.  Boots With a Heel Even if they're not proper riding boots, most camps will accept any boots with a heel of 1.5 inches or more. A Change of Clothes This one's for the parents: If your child is prone to potty accidents or has just graduated from the accident stage, please make sure that they have a spare set of clothes in their bag. They might not need it, but if they do, it will be very much appreciated. For older kids, it's still a good idea, just in case of mud or dirt. Water Bringing water is pretty common sense. However, something you...

I was cleaning my brushes and figured I'd take the opportunity to do a tour of my grooming kit, as well as a review because the grooming kit that I have is one of the most popular ones in all of Canada (or at least that's what it seems like when I'm trying to find mine in the giant pile at the barn). I have the basic Greenhawk Grooming Package , which comes with a tote, dandy brush, plastic currycomb, face brush, soft brush, hoof pick, jelly scrubber, comb, shedding blade, and bathing sponge.  My grooming kit when assembled (not sponsored by Purell) All of the stuff in my grooming kit. I took out the sponge, which I never use, and added the yellow hoof pick seen above, because the pink one it came with didn't have a brush, and it was killing me. I also have two granola bars as an emergency snack stash, and when I remember, I'll throw an apple in there for Taz or whatever lesson horse I'm riding. In winter I also stick some gloves in there, which usually never ge...

Because of COVID, I wasn't able to see a horse for about 3 months, and coming back was just surreal. I rode Jack for my first lesson back, and when I went to catch him, I had to stand in his stall for a minute and give him a hug.  It's been about 2 months now since I've started lessons again, and I've managed to surpass where I was before the whole quarantine thing. I've started jumping courses now, and we're even talking about maybe entering in a schooling show sometime this fall, which is beyond exciting. New boots! I love them. A lot. In other news, I've been working as a camp counsellor again, although there are only four weeks of camp this year. I'm currently about to start week 4, which makes me sad. Sure, I fall asleep in the car everyday, and complain endlessly about how much my feet hurt, but I really do love it. It's also nice just to get out of the house, because when camp ends, I'm going to have to go back to sitting at home for two w...