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This will be the fourth year that I have volunteered at InStride Therapy.  I work on Thursday mornings when kindergarten and first grade students from area schools come on field trips to learn about the care and feeding of the horses and participate in associated literacy activities.

Little Red is the star attraction.  You can see he was all gussied up for this season's debut. He's a handsome pony and he does kind of know it.

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  1. TaborFebruary 25, 2017 at 6:22 PM

    Horses are so different in personality that I am sure they are careful in those they select to work with the children.

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  2. Linda ReederFebruary 25, 2017 at 8:27 PM

    That sounds like good volunteer duty.

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    1. OlgaFebruary 26, 2017 at 4:34 PM

      It is fun for once in a while, but I am thankful I did not teach first grade or kindergarten as a career. So much energy!

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  3. Granny AnnieFebruary 26, 2017 at 8:03 AM

    How much training did you need to become a volunteer? I am not good around horses at all but I do well with children:-)

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    1. OlgaFebruary 26, 2017 at 4:36 PM

      I work with the children although one year I did volunteer as a walker for horses during therapy sessions. I just don't have time to do both anymore.

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  4. SextantFebruary 26, 2017 at 9:51 AM

    Well done Olga! The program looks like a wonderful opportunity for the children and a great way to keep your teaching skills honed.

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    1. OlgaFebruary 26, 2017 at 8:48 PM

      It's just enough. Reminds me that it is good to be retired and not have to teach every day.

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  5. TomFebruary 26, 2017 at 1:30 PM

    Good for you, and I'm sure this puts a big smile on your face every Thursday morning.

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    1. OlgaFebruary 26, 2017 at 4:40 PM

      The kids last week did applaud my story reading at the end of the program. That made me feel good.

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  6. Grandma KcFebruary 28, 2017 at 12:27 PM

    Little Red is beautiful! We both have wonderful Thursday mornings that we share with 1st graders!

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  7. BarbFebruary 28, 2017 at 5:48 PM

    Little Red does look saucy with that pony tail. Have fun, Olga!

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