Nia's Riding Lesson

My good friend Badri invited me to come along and see his daughter, Nia, take her riding lesson. It was a very cold day as it had snowed the day before, but it was nonetheless a wonderful experience. The riding school is just outside of Tbilisi and we stopped at Lisi Lake on the way up. The photos and videos are not the best as I did not use my flash so as not to spook the horses and because the photos and videos were taken late in the day when the light was fading. Still it was great to see Nia ride as she is a natural on a horse.
Nia's Riding Lesson
Looking toward the mountains across the valley from the riding school.
Nia's Riding Lesson
Lisi lake.
Nia's Riding Lesson
Looking back towards Tbilisi.
Nia's Riding Lesson
Lisi Lake. It was interesting to see snow all around except on this strand of trees.
Nia's Riding Lesson
These trees had a nice dusting of snow on them.
Nia's Riding Lesson
The horse stables at the riding school.
Nia's Riding Lesson
I felt so badly for this poor little fellow as it was really cold. He did not seem to mind it one bit and was enjoying himself as he went hunting about the…
Nia's Riding Lesson
This horse was patiently waiting for his rider to get on.
Nia's Riding Lesson
In the spring this must be a great place to sit and watch the goings on.
Nia's Riding Lesson
Luka chasing after his father.
Nia's Riding Lesson
Autumn is definitely giving way to winter.
Nia's Riding Lesson
Luka has arrived and is preparing to start a snow ball fight with any takers.
Nia's Riding Lesson
Trying out a major snowball on for size.
Nia's Riding Lesson
Nia heading out to the riding ring.
Nia's Riding Lesson
The evening sun trying to burn through the clouds and fog.
Nia's Riding Lesson
Nia. She really has good riding form.
Nia's Riding Lesson
Nia.
Nia's Riding Lesson
Nia.
Nia's Riding Lesson
Nia.
Nia's Riding Lesson
Luka pretty much bored with the whole proceedings. He wants to have a snowball fight.