Bibles and Bridles

Half Way Through Fall 2010!!!

2010-10-20T16:51:00.001-07:00

This is actually our sixth week of our fall program! We have seven students meeting on Thursdays and have really enjoyed this great group!!! The students have learned several patterns, and we are studying the fruits of the spirit. We have our 2nd play day coming up this Sunday at 2:00 at Camp Peniel's arena. Thanks for your patience with my delay in posting pictures. Here are a few from last week:

Fall Classes Start Next Week!

2010-08-30T15:36:00.000-07:00

Our Fall Program begins next week. Our beginner class meets Tuesday, Sept. 7th and the advanced class meets Thursday, Sept. 9th. Can't wait to see you all!!!

We'll Miss You!

2010-04-27T02:48:00.000-07:00

Graduation Rodeo April 25th

2010-04-14T08:33:00.000-07:00

Week 6: all three classes

2010-04-02T06:27:00.001-07:00

The long sleeve shirts

2010-03-15T07:13:00.000-07:00

We have Bridles and Bibles shirts available for $15 if you have other children who would like to have one. The sizes we have are adult small and youth large.

Week 4: Advanced

2010-03-14T13:31:00.000-07:00

Not as many pics as usual for the advanced class, and my apologies for uploading the pictures a few days later than Friday. The girls took a long trail ride Thursday, and thankfully there was no rain, despite the clouds that rolled in right as we started!

Week 4: Intermediates

2010-03-11T07:43:00.000-08:00

The intermediate class started off by giving a few of the horses baths! After feeding, saddling and bridling, they headed to the arena to practice stopping and turning from the trot and lope. They did a GREAT job today!

Week 4: Beginners

2010-03-11T06:44:00.000-08:00

After Monday's rain, the arena was still too wet to ride there for the Tuesday class, but not to worry! There are plenty of other places to ride at Camp Peniel, so Jerett led the class on a trail ride where they were able to learn new skills. They also got to feed the horses before heading out!

Week 3: Advanced Class

2010-03-05T08:22:00.000-08:00

Thursday our advanced class started by rounding up the horses, getting them into their stalls, and feeding them. Like the intermediate class, the students learned specifics about horse feed and why some older horses take a different feed. The girls got to mix it up and serve it up! In the arena the girls learned the "spur pattern" and after the arena work, went on a short trail ride to the old lake.

Week 3: Intermediate Class

2010-03-05T08:03:00.000-08:00

On Wednesday the intermediate class learned some important details about horse feed, and why some horses get different food than others. The students got to prepare and feed the horses before saddling up and heading out to the arena to practice more patterns.

Week 3: Beginner Class

2010-03-05T07:36:00.000-08:00

After getting snowed out the previous week, we had a great class this Tuesday! The beginners got to saddle up their own horses and head out to the arena for the first time! We learned the pole pattern this week.

Week Two: Advanced Class

2010-02-26T09:23:00.000-08:00

Week Two: Intermediate Class

2010-02-26T09:14:00.000-08:00

Week One

2010-02-19T12:45:00.000-08:00

And we're off!!! Our beginner class on Tuesday learned the basics of grooming, the tools needed for grooming, how to saddle and bridled the horse, and how to check & clean the hooves before riding. Wednesday's intermediate class refreshed on how to saddle and then went out to the arena to walk the barrel and pole patterns. Thursday's advanced students also spent time in the arena going through the barrel and pole patterns along with a quick flag game. Jerett and I are happy to have these sweet, small classes to start the program, as it will give the students more time to learn and develop their skills, and give us more time to get to know each of them! Our Bible study this first week involved some of the names of Jesus, and how knowing the meanings of those different names gives us additional insight into who he is. The memory verse for the week is John 10:10, "The thief comes only to steal and killand destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full."

Being Prepared for the First Class

2010-02-01T06:21:00.000-08:00

Our first week's bible lesson will center around all the names of Christ and what they mean. SO, we want you to come to class knowing what your name means and why your parents chose your name. Was there a story behind choosing your name? Ask them and share with us!

For example: My name is Averi. My parents chose Averi because it was my dad's favorite uncle's name. His was spelled Avery, but they made mine to end with an "i" since I was a girl. My name actually means "king of the elves, or elfen ruler." Kinda funny!!!

To be prepared for our first class, you will want to wear jeans and boots or tennis shoes. Also, if it's cold, you'll definitely want to have a good coat!

So here's the list of things to bring:
1. 1/2 inch binder for your class papers
2. Jeans and boots, or tennis shoes
3. The meaning of your name and why your parents chose it

Email averi.blackmon@gmail.com if you have any questions. We sure look forward to seeing you!!!

Howdy!

2010-01-18T13:38:00.001-08:00

Welcome to the Bridles and Bibles blog, the site you will be able to visit for pictures of your students and updates about what they are learning each week.

We are very excited to get our new classes started February 16th, 2010! Our beginner class will meet every Tuesday (Feb. 16th to April 20th). The intermediate class will meet every Wednesday (Feb. 17th to April 21st. And the advanced class will meet every Thursday (Feb. 18th to April 22nd). All classes will be from 4-6 pm.

We look forward to meeting each new student that the Lord brings to Bridles and Bibles! We sure are going to have a fun time together!

Josh and Tara Morris did a great job starting the Bridles and Bibles program, and now that they have moved, we plan to continue the wonderful program with our new teaching styles and personalities.

Jerett Blackmon is the new Equine Director at Camp Peniel, and will be the one teaching your children about horses! As his trusty sidekick, and wife, I will also be spending two hours a week with your sons and daughters, getting to know them, and teaching them more about life through Jesus' life and example. Jerett & I also have a son, Ty, who will have just celebrated his first birthday when the classes start.

Thank you for the opportunity you are giving us to instruct your children and give them a new experience.

This blog will be updated every Friday, starting February 19th.

Sincerely,

Jerett, Averi, and Ty