Addie Berg rides Georgia bareback, in the indoor arena.
Trails for three years. She agreed with Everson’s sentiment about the shared culture and interests that are abound at Sunset Trails – and Beckham tries to teach children the importance of taking in the nature that surrounds them as they are horseback riding. “When you’re out here, to me, it feels like time slows down,” Beckham said. “When you’re in town, or if you’re at school, it just seems like you’re always busy. Here, I just get on my horse, and it’s just a way to really focus your mind. It’s a time when you can just sit there, think about it, and be in nature.” For those who are interested in learning more about agriculture life and its many facets, including horseback riding, Everson said her advice is simple: Keep an open mind. “There’s so much to learn, and there’s so much that we have to offer out here,” she said. “I know horseback riding can kind of be intimidating to some people. We are so blessed to have an incredible equine team, and everyone here is really friendly and really willing to be supportive and teach people about everything. “If maybe horses aren’t your thing, it’s still great to come out here and learn about goats, sheep, pigs, or chickens. We’ve got little brothers of lesson kids who like to collect chicken eggs or some people like to just sit in the grass and play with the barn kitty. That can really brighten your day.” Riding and caring for horses requires a great deal of responsibility and mindfulness, but learning those skills also then transfers to broader aspects of life, Everson said. “You can think about horses and agriculture,” she said, “and there are so many things in that you can pull from that and in broader aspects of what it teaches you about life in general.” ^
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