In May and June, the children accompanied by their teachers, visited the Horse Resort Stariha in the vicinity of Črnomelj. Ana Stariha, the riding instructor, acquainted the children with the horses.

Children got a chance to get closer acquainted with a horse by the name Dixie. Ana has showed the children how to clean and pet him. First they used special brushes and with circular movements they cleaned his hair, removing the dust and dirt. Ana has also showed them how they clean the horse’s hooves.

As the horse was tidied and ready they saddled him together, children put on the helmets and protection vests and went ridding.

One by one the children got up on the horse and under Ana’s leadership went riding a few laps. Their faces lid up as they were riding slowly. Later they took Dixie to the barn and put away the equipment. As Dixie was so kind, he was awarded with apples.

The children enjoyed taking care of the horse as much as the riding itself. They returned to the school excited and hopeful to visit Dixie in the future.

A big thanks to the insurance company Tilia for making this remarkable experience happen.