Edmund Burke Academy kindergartners met a not-so-average horse during their recent field trip to Smith Farm in Shell Bluff. Champion bird dog trainer Harold Ray gave the youngsters a few pointers about training setters and treated them to a show, starring his field trial horse, Sandy. With the help of volunteers Dr. Bonnie Jenkins and Jan Blackburn, the children also got to ride horses and go fishing. Above, Harold Ray and Sandy do their grand finale. Staff photos by Elizabeth Billips  | | On command, Sandy plants a kiss on teacher Phyllis Jenkins. |
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 | | Claudia Post and Kathryn Rhodes cheer for their classmates as they take turns riding "George" and "Star" around the corral. |
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 | | A new litter of Smith Setters was the highlight of the classes' kennel tour. Cameron Stafford, left, and Sally Kate Blackburn, above, pick out their favorite pups. |
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