A couple of weeks ago I introduced you to a pony, Honey Bee, that Baby had begun to share, meaning that she would get to ride three times a week. We were trialing the arrangement, for a number of reasons, not least that the stables was a forty minute drive from where we live. Also I wasn’t totally convinced that the pony was 100% bombproof. Baby actually fell off when Honey shook and it did make her nervous; a trait I have never seen in her with regards to ponies.
On the positive Baby enjoyed her time there and the arrangement was flexible, which suited our hectic diary. Then a couple of weeks into the trial the owner decided to sell Honey, meaning Baby wouldn’t be able to share her anymore. Just as she was starting to build her confidence again.
So the search was on for a new pony. Perfect first pony’s for share aren’t ten a penny, so I wasn’t super hopeful. However, a friend messaged me and tagged in her friend who had a pony which she thought might be suitable. We chatted and fixed up a visit that weekend to meet the pony, Sali and her friend Rambo.
We arrived and I got on with the owner right away, such a lovely lady. Her girls aged 3 and 6 are the perfect playmates for Baby. We met Sali and Rambo before it was time to take Sali for a ride. We all walked round the fields on the farm, in a twenty minute ride Baby went from slightly apprehensive to completely chilled, happy and back to her normal self, the power of ‘Sali’. She is such a gorgeous pony who is the type to really look after her little jockeys.
J, the owner, is so lovely and has said we can basically go to ride whenever we want, which is just wonderful.
We went up last week and Baby did her first trot, she adored it and was laughing so much. She calls trotting ‘bouncing’ and just wanted to keep doing it. Three short trots later, I told her Sali was tired, so Sali and I could have a break!
My confident little rider has returned and it was a total joy to see her so happy; enjoying riding so much.
A massive thanks to J who is so generous letting us share her wonderful pony.
I am linking up with the following fabulous bloggers and their lovely linkys.
Katie from Mummy Daddy Me for #OrdinaryMoments and Jaime at The Olivers’ Madhouse for #MagicMoments
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This makes me so happy to see! Baby looks sooo happy and Sali is a much nicer size for her than Honey Bee was, anyway. She looks really comfortable and confident, which as you know is the most important thing at this age.
How lovely! It must be difficult to find the right pony: one that you can trust and rely on to look after precious cargo.
what a great find Sali sounds, a wonderful pony to instill confidence and bring out Baby’s adorable smile. Happy riding! Popping by from Magic Moments
So glad you found the perfect pony! Baby does look incredibly happy in all the pictures.
This is so cool Aby! It’s wonderful when we can share our talents with our children! The pony is so cute and I love your daughter’s coat! Gorgeous!
Angela
It looks like your girlie was having so much fun and that pony is so utterly cute 🙂
Wow! I never really thought about how much effort went into picking a pony! What a beautiful pony she is – looks lots of fun! x
The first photo is Just lovely! She looks so happy. Must be lovely for you to see how happy she is and how well she’s settled with having to change. The owner sounds so fab too. Glad it’s all worked out for you xx
aww how happy does baby look? So glad she found a pony that fits her size and a pony you can trust x
That’s great to have found another pony. I’ve never heard of pony shares, but it’s a great idea given the cost of them.
My Sister-in-law and her 4 children all ride, and love it. But then they’re on a farm so have the room to keep the ponies/horse, but it always makes me wonder how on earth they can afford to keep them all. So expensive with a horse trailer and all the riding round to weekend events they do. #magicmoments
I never realized how much time it took into selecting the perfect pony. I think we forget how animals are the same as us with different temperaments and needs and wants
Such lovely photos, baby looks like she is really enjoying herself. Must be a wonderful feeling watching her ride. How lucky to have found another pony – so pleased for you both x
Aww how sweet, I used to love horse riding as a kid! Great way to build your confidence 🙂 x
I adore the photo of Baby laughing on the pony. She’s having the best time! Honey Bee sounds like a really lovely pony to help Baby get used to riding. Falling off would be so scary! x
Sheer joy! Those pictures are beautiful. Looks like a lot of fun was had.
That’s such a nice story, she looks totally happy on the pony and the pictures are so cute. Great to be able to share such a gentle pony.
such a shame the first pony share fell through but Sali looks and sounds like such a wonderful little pony and baby looks utterly delighted to be riding her. xx
I think these are some of my fav shots of Baby, she looks deliriously happy. So excited for you that you found Sali, she is just perfect huni xxx
I was on a horse from a few months old, my mum had her own horse and my dad was a groom at a local stables.I was very lucky, it’s not something I could ever afford for my own kids, so cherish the 10 years I had riding.Sorry for waffling on, brings back lots of happy memories.
Oh look how happy she is!!! Glad you have found another pony for her. xx
I am so glad things worked out in the end lovely, it sounds the perfect arrangement and I wish Baby lots and lots of happiness on her new pony. x
What a lovely, LOVELY post! I’m so pleased Baby has found Sali. (Well done Mama!) You can tell by the look on her face that she’s absolutely thrilled 🙂 Gorgeous photos! Love! xxx
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Thanks so much huni. She is just the perfect pony and Baby is so happy xxx