Ava and the Equestrian Program

We had our annual Barn Party at the National Ability Center last Saturday. I was able to meet one of the participants who was picked to ride in the drill team that demonstrated their skills to the spectators that came and supported the fundraiser at the Barn Party.

Ava Jennings is a nine year old who has been riding for about three years with the National Ability Center Equestrian Program.

Her instructors describe her as very social young rider. She has a great smile and loves to talk about her favorite horse Playboy.

She has been working on her skills in walking with her horse through an obstacle course. Her next goal as she works with her instructors is to start trotting independently. Her instructors describe her as a master of arena etiquette and it was great to meet Ava last weekend.

Ava is pictured here with Michelle who is working as an AmeriCorps volunteer in the equestrian program and was Ava’s lead walker in the drill team. Ava did a fantastic job.