history: I can remember back to when I was 13 years old and worked on a horse farm in exchange for lessons.  I used to love the smell of the horses and never wanted to wash the smell of them from my hands when I went home.
current: WHen I was about 13 years old I worked at a horse farm in exchange for lessons.  I would go there every weekend and all through the summer.  
next: That's great that they let you work in exchange for lessons. I bet you have the best memories.