Thursday we learned on how to “tack” a horse. Tacking a horse is the process of grooming the horse with different brushes, prepping for a saddle and actually putting the saddle on the horse. Students worked in groups to learn the process together, in preparation for tacking their own horse in the couple days for a ride! The fun also continued after lunch with building leadership skills, communication activities and their new favorite card game, “Egyptian War”. We also celebrated a birthday today!!! The fun is just never ending here in the Colorado Rockies!

Just a note – we will be taking a break from updating the blog over this weekend. Check back Monday afternoon for an update on our weekend adventures!

Yesterday was a great first day at Rocky Mountain Pathways Ranch! Students participated in group communication activities, pretending to get across hot chocolate by jumping on marshmallows. Others participated in helping the chefs prepare tasty meals and cleaning the cabin. They learned how to tend to horses, goats, llama and alpacas by feeding, cleaning their pens and spending time with the animals. Along with playing games and hanging out everyone is making new friends and having a great time!

More updates tomorrow!

Today was dramatic! Students made up their own skits to perform! There were a lot of group projects and academic activities.

  

Here are more photos from our fun at the Ranch! Monday we headed into Estes and got a little taste of history.

Over the weekend we took a break from academics.  We slept in and had a lot of fun!

After a day of fun, we had pizza!!

On Sunday we went on a beautiful hike!

What a perfect day!

Friday we went on a hike!

We saw some amazing fall colors!

Here are some photos from yesterday! The students had a chance to work with the horses, and get some community service hours.

Just wanted to send a quick note that all students and chaperones arrived safe and sound last night.  Everyone has enjoyed their first full day here in Colorado; students were introduced to all the staff, had a couple of very delicious meals and got to visit the horses at the barn!  Check back tomorrow to see photos from today.

Sunday we went on a hike! The views were gorgeous and the students had a wonderful time!

   

On Monday, we got off the Ranch and had an activity in Estes. And then we celebrated a birthday!

Hello again! Sorry for the delay in posting over the weekend.  We took a little break from academics and work projects; instead we went on a hike, played a lot of fun games and got to know each other a lot better!