16 Reader-Submitted Kids & Horses

Nothing warms the heart in winter like seeing the relationship between kids and horses.

For this week’s 24-hour photo challenge, we asked to see your photos of your kids and their horses. Here is the most heart-warming collection of images we’ve ever put together:

#лошадки#сережа

A photo posted by @ceregena_milasha on May 15, 2014 at 5:49am PDT

My daughter and my mare. 🙂 #horsenation A photo posted by @kimayars on Feb 24, 2015 at 9:30pm PST

Lindsey Hellmuth: “Graham and his two-legged buddy Emmy”

Professor Moana doing what she does best – teaching the next generation! #horsenation #clydesdale

A photo posted by @brifry1387 on Feb 24, 2015 at 5:33pm PST

#horsenation just one picture wouldnt do! #RaiseThemOutside #agirlandherhorse #sidvicious #ponylove #hezakeeper #countrylife A video posted by Leah Ried (@leahried) on Feb 24, 2015 at 1:52pm PST

Purple Horse Designs & Photography: “My daughter and 2 year old Rumble.”

Lizzy with 69 Bentley #horsenation #ponies #firstpony#barnratz

A photo posted by Joanne Huff (@jojohuff23) on Feb 24, 2015 at 12:20pm PST

Show season is coming! #horsenation #buxtonequestrian #girlsandtheirponies A photo posted by Buxton Equestrian (@buxtonequestrian) on Feb 24, 2015 at 10:40am PST

Megan Barrett: “My horse and his small friend”

Pumpkin is so gentle with Jenna.

A photo posted by Jessica Lynn Cornelius (@whiskeyandsunshine) on Jun 8, 2014 at 11:38am PDT

Be still my heart #horsenation A photo posted by Ellie (@eleanorchristine_) on Nov 30, 2014 at 8:04am PST

Amy Rae Rogala: “She’s not mine but I’m her nanny! Emma 3 and Martha donk!”

From our open house. Nothing brings out the joy in little kids like a pony ride! #standardbred #horsesofinstagram #cute #horsenation #sunshinehorses

A photo posted by Sunshine Horses, Inc. (@sunshine_horses) on Feb 24, 2015 at 11:22am PST

My daughter #horsegirl #mini #amhr #miniaturehorse #bestfriends #happy #horse #horsenation #unicorn A photo posted by aureliepereira (@aureliepereira) on Feb 22, 2015 at 1:06pm PST

Karen Scott: “First is my daughter Shannon at about 2 years old ‘helping’ me feed General, a therapeutic riding horse belonging to the 4-H Therapeutic Riding Program of Carroll County in Maryland. It’s one of my favorite pix! General was a great horse — pasture boss that ruled by just being there and not stirring things up. Her complete confidence in him as she reaches through is my favorite part. Plus, she’s about as tall as his head!

Karen Scott: “Second is a picture of my daughter Lindsey that she edited for a Valentine to her buddy Action Jackson! Jackson was a fixture at the therapeutic riding program at The Retreat at Beckleysville in Hampstead, Maryland, as well as being used for regular lessons. As you can see, it’s true love!”

So much cute!
We’ll hold another 24-hour photo challenge next week! Check the Facebook page and Instagram accounts for the announcement.

Go riding!