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Post by redzip on May 28, 2014 3:29:14 GMT
Cute pics! Sis looked like she was on her best behavior,.., loved the 'princess wave'  |
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Lipizzan
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Post by Lipizzan on May 28, 2014 10:24:37 GMT
I love her color. And you seem to have great fun.
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Post by shadowlark on May 28, 2014 22:23:42 GMT
Awwww so sweet! I love the princess wave! Such a beautiful family! |
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Terry
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Post by Terry on May 28, 2014 23:44:06 GMT
Thanks for all the nice comments, everyone! We were definitely having a good time!  |
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Post by horselady on May 29, 2014 0:35:12 GMT
It is o nie to have family share the love of riding , and hope the pony shows up soon. oh now we need pony saddles and bridles , and tiny tack box filled with tiny brushes. lol all in pink 757724
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Terry
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Post by Terry on Sept 12, 2014 17:08:33 GMT
This past weekend my granddaughters were over again and the weather was beautiful, so we did some riding. I was so proud of my oldest granddaughter, Megan (6 years old) - she rode Sis at a trot for the first time, and she had a blast!
Please excuse the weedy mess in my round pen - the belt on our mower broke, so I wasn't able to get it mowed. 
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Lipizzan
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Post by Lipizzan on Sept 12, 2014 18:52:44 GMT
Oh wow, what a cutie. Great job little girl |
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Terry
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Post by Terry on Sept 12, 2014 19:59:41 GMT
Thank you.  She really did do a great job. I am so proud of her!
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Post by horselady on Sept 12, 2014 20:23:23 GMT
A little equestrian in the making. i see a youth saddle. helmet and boots in her future .  ? don't you grandma??? i wish my grandkids were that happy to be around the horses. now they are all in their 20's and do not even know the horses names. sad. |
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Post by hugs on Sept 30, 2014 2:13:45 GMT
I just found this thread... I know there are many more I miss, probably need to spend more time online LOL At first I didn't recognize Sis in her "summer" colors  Peachie is a similar color so just when you think they can't get dirtier...they do. I love the look on Sis' face, so calm and sweet, gosh, what a honey puff. I've got a big smile on my face thinking of how wonderful it is to share your love of horses with your grand daughters. Yay to you! |
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Terry
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Post by Terry on Sept 30, 2014 12:44:45 GMT
Thank you,  . Sis is worth her weight in gold! She has her problems, as they all do, but the majority of the time she's a real gem, and I thank my lucky stars every day that I found her. 
I love that my granddaughters share my love of horses, and I'm so glad that I am able to share my horses with them.
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Post by Terry on May 3, 2015 1:57:09 GMT
Today was the first day we were able to give pony rides on Pocket (with a saddle on). Unfortunately Megan had a friend's birthday party to go to, so she wasn't here, but Kaci thoroughly enjoyed her pony time!
Before I let Kaci ride I worked Pocket in the round pen a little just to get her focused. In the process I was finally able to get her to lunge to the right! It wasn't as smooth as when she lunges to the left, but it's a start! 
Kaci got to help me groom Pocket to get her ready to be tacked up. 
Is there anything sweeter than a little girl and her pony? I don't think so! 
Kaci had a blast riding Pocket! 
I was so proud of Pocket. She behaved beautifully! At one point my son was leading her around and Pocket suddenly stopped and refused to go forward. We quickly realized that Kaci and the saddle had slipped a little and that's why Pocket had stopped! Once Kaci and the saddle were righted, then Pocket was happy to start walking again. At another point while Kaci was riding the wind picked up and blew Kaci's hat off and it flew by Pocket. Pocket startled just a tiny bit and that was it! I love that she knows to take care of her precious cargo!
After the ride was over and we had untacked and groomed Pocket, my son let Kaci sit on her bareback in the barn for a few minutes. 
What a fun morning!
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mingiz
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Post by mingiz on May 3, 2015 2:42:57 GMT
Great pics Terry. Pocket needs more kid time. She seems to enjoy it.
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Lipizzan
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Post by Lipizzan on May 3, 2015 10:45:04 GMT
I am sure she feels she is with children and beeing extra good and careful with them. Beautiful pictures! And beautiful girl!
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Post by horselady on May 3, 2015 11:37:38 GMT
What a find with Pocket. and Kaci looks soo happy and willing to try. photos and moments to treasure.
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Post by mistersmom on May 4, 2015 16:02:20 GMT
How wonderful that you are able to share your joy and love of horses with your granddaughters. My grandmother was the one who got me into horses and we still share that love to this day. It was such a wonderful bonding experience.
Pocket is such an amazing little pony to take such good care of her precious cargo.
Thanks for sharing the pics.
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Terry
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Post by Terry on May 5, 2015 3:24:22 GMT
Megan was able to come over yesterday, so we saddled Pocket up and did pony rides again.  I was hesitant to do it at first because we were having strong, gusty winds that day, but Megan really, really, REALLY wanted to be able to ride her pony, so I decided we'd give it a try. I figured I would work Pocket a bit first again and, if I felt that she was being too nervous because of the wind, I would call off the pony rides. It took a little longer to get her settled down and paying attention, but not much. I was once again very pleased with how well Pocket behaved. 
Megan leading Pocket 
Kaci leading Pocket 
Megan & Pocket 
Kaci & Pocket 
Megan's first time riding Pocket saddled. She really enjoyed herself. 
Kaci of course got to ride again. 
It was another great day of granddaughter/pony fun!
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Post by mustangsavvy on May 14, 2015 18:54:57 GMT
Aww! What wonderful photos! Such great memories all around. |
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Post by horselady on May 15, 2015 1:18:01 GMT
Great times with the girls and the girls are bonding so well with Pocket. Can you imagine kaci next to Pocket in the photo and pocket must look like an 18 hand horse next to us. lol way too cute.  |
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Lipizzan
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Post by Lipizzan on May 15, 2015 9:08:03 GMT
Beautiful girls. Wish I had grandma like you when I was little. They sure will remember this for all times.
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She really did do a great job. I am so proud of her!
? don't you grandma???
Peachie is a similar color so just when you think they can't get dirtier...they do.
. Sis is worth her weight in gold! She has her problems, as they all do, but the majority of the time she's a real gem, and I thank my lucky stars every day that I found her. 
I was hesitant to do it at first because we were having strong, gusty winds that day, but Megan really, really, REALLY wanted to be able to ride her pony, so I decided we'd give it a try. I figured I would work Pocket a bit first again and, if I felt that she was being too nervous because of the wind, I would call off the pony rides. It took a little longer to get her settled down and paying attention, but not much. I was once again very pleased with how well Pocket behaved. 
