Well the lucky "Year of the Horse" is here and my kids are insane for horses, even more than the other animals they are crazy for (like rabbits, which the Chinese zodiac says they and DH all are), which is saying something.
Last July, we took the kids to Arlington Park for the first time (since I was pregnant, pre-bedrest) on the Fourth (w/my mom and sister), though we spent more time up close w/the horses pre-races then actually watching the races.
Later in July, we celebrated Family Day at Oakbrook Polo with my dad. This was back when Alistair wasn't yet walking independently. That was a long summer, but one I'd gladly consider taking back now.
Waiting patiently, so that we can scream like banchees when we see them...
Later in July, we celebrated Family Day at Oakbrook Polo with my dad. This was back when Alistair wasn't yet walking independently. That was a long summer, but one I'd gladly consider taking back now.
Checking out the Teslas on display (love), which have the fun rear facing third seat (apparently because the founder has twins AND triplets, all boys!)
Stomping divots
With our hands and knees...
We don't live in horse country (or the country at all, for that matter), though we are somehow surrounded by it in close proximity. Wayne and Barrington are known for their horse farms, though this isn't Kentucky or Wellington.
I rode a bit as a kid, my step-mom/sister had a horse and a pony and my sisters and I took lessons for awhile, but I never got back into it before the kids came like I meant to. Now I'm looking forward to all of us getting into riding. DH is also a bit ridiculously obsessed with horses.
Are you a horse person? Or as they say "horsey"? ;)
Filling the horse quota this week
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