Cadette Girl Scouts made our weekend clinic memorable.

Sprucelands Forever! Yes! Yes! Yes!

There are weekend clinics and then there are weekend clinics. Last weekend as it turns out was our last scout clinic of the season, and it was a wonderful clinic with Cadette scouts from the Hamburg area.

I celebrate this particular group of scouts because they trudged on and on in the pouring rain, eager to learn about and care for horses. Their attitude was positive and upbeat. As we walked them through the process of the whole horsemanship experience, they accepted challenges and gave us a smile.

I didn't take too many photos this time around, mainly because of the rain. I am sorry about that whereas this bunch was such fun. So I share with you the photos I have, applauding the efforts these girls put into their relationships with each other and their horses.

Even in the rain, Patti was the center of attention.

Honey, always the queen, was treated like one.

Thunder has a subtle way of being the best.

This was one of those weekends when the clinic helpers felt a connection with the scouts. At first - on Friday night - the helpers were a little nervous. They realized the girls in the troop were their own age and worried that somehow the scouts wouldn't listen or respect them. But since this was a unique group of girls, they listened well and the helpers confidence was bolstered, especially as they realized the troop had a fun sense of humor.

We came away from this weekend wishing the scouts would consider becoming clinic helpers. Since they don't live too far from Sprucelands, it is definitely something they could consider. These scouts have a Sprucelands attitude, one we would be proud to share over time. I of course attribute that to their fine leaders who encourage independence and provide outstanding role models for what it is to be a respectful adult.

The Sprucelands clinic helpers and I say 'thanks' to these Cadette Girl Scouts from Hamburg. You are definitely people who enjoy loving horses, connecting in a way that is genuine and real. And even more special, you enjoy connecting with each other. That is priceless.

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