My First Pony
The world of print, and now also the internet, is filled with heart-warming tales of the bonds of love that develop between a child and her or his first pony. They relate the absolute trust between mount and master, the obstacles they overcome together, and the life-long memories of all the happy times on the trail or in the ring.
If you’re looking for such a story, forget it. You won’t find it here. Here, you’ll discover what many first-time buyers find out the hard way: most ponies are stubborn, cantancorous, and mischievous.
I got my first pony when I was 7 years old. My Mom eventually became one of the most knowlegable horse buyers in the state, but at the time she was just starting out. She bought “Casey” (or maybe it was “K.C.”) because he was small, cute, and cheap. Boy, did we learn that in a pony, those qualities just aren’t enough. Read more…
