Bonnie Binger and Coral Beach (NY)
Team #913: Bonnie Binger and Coral Beach
From: Depew, New York
Ages: 78 & 22
Combined Ages: 100
Test: Training Level Test 3
My journey, which started and will continue long after my Century Club ride began when I was about 10 years old and one of 11 children. All nine girls were born with a love and passion for horses, but with 11 children, there was no money for a horse! So, my first riding experience was crossing a field and stealing rides on the neighbor's Shetland pony named Silver with my sisters… (keeping him under partial control with a bridle made of braided baling twine)!
From that point on, there was no stopping me! I found a way to be on or around horses for the rest of my life until I bought my first horse when I got my first job. I just rode and enjoyed life on and around him. Learning all I could on my own, getting better at staying on.
Fast forward to age 63. I found Kait Webster with Equine Exposure, and my life changed!! I started taking lessons for the first time in my life!! The more I learned the correct way to ride, the better I wanted to be! Through many of life's ups and downs, it was Kait who led me to Coral Beach. Affectionately known as Clementine to all her family and friends!
I have owned her for almost four years now, and our journey together is just starting! She is the most affectionate and kind (but not the bravest) horse I have ever owned. I don't know her history, but she treats me very kindly and is patient when I make mistakes with her! Maybe we have both come to a point in our lives at the same time to take a moment to stop and consider the feelings, strengths, and failings of the other partner.
Together we make a good team, and we will continue up the levels of dressage, trail riding, and whatever life brings at Equine Exposure!!
