Beware!

I feel it urgently necessary to preempt my normally scheduled gratitude post with a public safety warning courtesy of Galloping Grace Youth Ranch.

Please remember to always, ALWAYS check your riding helmet before placing it on your head.

This helmet was hanging on the tack room wall before Max brought it out for one of the new girls to wear. We sure know how to put new riders at ease here at GG. Not a big deal--just a baby bull snake. I love snakes myself, but to have one crawling on my head uninvited...that would be a little much. The girls were excited to see the little guy. This young lady actually wanted to take him home. (She ended up releasing him before she left.) Easy-going Coryn was not rattled in the slightest. Instead of glowering at Max for picking out a reptile infested piece of safety gear, she put the snake helmet on without hesitation.

Just like our other services at GG, playing with reptiles is also free. I know--awfully big of us. We just want to bring pure joy to children.

Fortunately for us, the children often return the favor! Girls, it was nice meeting you today.

Deanell, Trish, Eric, Nancy, and Dan--thank you for volunteering your time in such a loving way. Without you, we (OK, Max) couldn't make it happen. You are the absolute best! :)

If you are interested in reading a post a mother of three children who came out last week did, please read here. She sure knows how to make us feel appreciated! Cari, thanks for your kind words!