She is so proud. And rightly so, the test was multifaceted and involved riding as well as answering questions about parts of the horse, identification of multiple parts of tack, questions about health, you name it, they ask it. No room for error -- something she's not quite used to being a Montessori kid!
But! She passed!
She and Dora went to her Pony Club's holiday party this evening where the kids were recognized for their successes. I don't know when I've seen her so excited about something.
Pony Club seems to be the great equalizer she needed in her life. The kids are all different ages (though she is the youngest by a year or two), they go to all different schools, they board at different barns, they like different things - but horses are this incredible mutual
She went straight up to her room when she got home to read her Pony Club book and binder so she can participate on the Quiz Team. In April. Nothing like a head start. But for the kid who isn't always keen on reading, when she asks for a flashlight so she can read in bed ... well, everything is right in the world.
Even if she is reading about horses.
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