When I was about six
my younger cousins Mike and Rick
lived in the 'sticks'.
Their mom called us
she said come quick.
My dad announced we're going to see
Mike and Rick
They have a surprise.
I was excited because I like
surprises.
After furever, we arrived at their house!
Mike and Rick tugged at my door.
Come on we have something to show you.
I saw a tiny critter, out standing in the field behind their house.
As we got closer, I squealed you have a baby horse.
They quickly said NO it is a
Shetland Pony.
They quickly told me how much fun it is to ride.
They asked do you want to give it a try?
My uncle saddled.
He gave me a boost up on to the pony.
He walked beside me for a while guiding the pony.
All of a sudden that pony turned in to a bronco.
He ran toward the apple trees
He ran toward the apple trees
of me
he wanted to be
FREE.
FREE.
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Well, I'm thinking, how would you like someone sitting on your back?
ReplyDeleteToodle-oo!
Nobby.
you made memory forever that day, even when it was a little scary one... it was a memory what stays....
ReplyDeleteI do NOT like Shetlands. They are stubborn, I'll tempered and can be down-right nasty. But OMG what a doll you are in that photo!!!!
ReplyDeleteSweet dreams are made of this.
Wellllll...it SHOULD be you! 😊
DeleteI guess eating the apple was more important than pleasing his rider!
ReplyDeleteHari OM
ReplyDeleteOh I have had such an experience - but not with a short pony... on an 11 hands stallion! Although experienced at riding, nothing will stop a horse that takes against you. That branch and those nettles were more damaged than I was, thankfully! YAM xx
That was an exciting for your first pony ride to end. We hope you didn't end up on the ground though.
ReplyDeleteThat was an exciting day. Those Shetland ponies may be small but they can be very cantankerous!
ReplyDeleteWow, that had to be fun at first and then scary.
ReplyDeletewhat a great memory even if the pony did run away with you. I have never ridden a pony or a horse but always wanted to. now that i am to old to do it i have friends with horses and ponys and donkeys.
ReplyDeleteI LOVE that poem and the picture is so adorable.
ReplyDeleteThat poem is adorable and I just bet you never thought you'd EVER be training for bronc-busting did you!!!! Fun photo and next weeks' is a hoot too.
ReplyDeleteHugs, Pam
C; grate take on the photo today even if the END result waz a bit
ReplyDelete...oh....em...cod !! :) ♥3
That is a great poem. XO
ReplyDeleteI've only been on a horse a few times and they all seem to know I don't know what the H I'm doing. Cute prompt and story.
ReplyDeleteDelightful poem and sweet photo ~ horses are wonderful ~ Xo
ReplyDeleteWishing you love and laughter in your days,
A ShutterBug Explores,
aka (A Creative Harbor)
That really was such a fun poem!
ReplyDeleteYou make me want to sing born free
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