Written by Brittany Amaral
Age 11
The Early Years: I was born at Glenco Farm in Maryland. I am a Welsh pony. My dad and mom both live here too. I live with lots of other ponies and I have lots of friends here. I play in the pasture most days, running and playing tag. Sometimes, they bring me into the barn and brush me, it tickles when they curry my tummy! I learned how to walk beside someone and pick my feet up for trimming and cleaning. One day I went into the barn and they put me into a stall. One of the other ponies told me that I was going on a trip. He told me about riding in a trailer and going to new places. I did not think that I wanted to go anywhere! I got very worried. The next day I asked my mother if she had ever been on a trip. She told me not to worry. Trips can be fun, and I might meet new friends and new people too. My mom says that all ponies wish for a special child of their own, but only very luck ponies ever have thier own child. My mom said if I am a very good pony, someday I might have a small child love me. That night I had dreams of what it might be ligke to have a child love me. The day finally came for my trip. I walked into a big trailer and stood beside a nice bay gelding. He told me his name was Serven Legacy and he was going to his first trip too. We talked about our homes and about being nervous. We traveled all day and into the night. Wen we stopped it was very dark and I was very tired. |
Legacy! |
Danny!
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My New Home: I was afraid I would not fit in, but all the ponies here are very nice. some of my new friends are Marley, Rosie, Belle, Jewel, Abby, and Danny. My best friend became Danny. Danny is a handsome dappled gray gelding and he is 4 yrs old. Danny told me that my new home was a great place and that I would learn lots of new things here. There are many nicee children here too. Their names are Brittany, Alysha, Molly and Becky. I started out at the Beauty Parlor! I had my face trimed and my wiskers clipped. I had my mane pulled and a body clip, then they gave me a preety blanket to wear. Wow, Danny said I looked great. Legacy went to the beauty parlor too and he looks very grown up now. |
Nursery School: I go to school most days, I am learing to do lots of new things. I have learned how to trot beside someone, and I can walk over poles spaced on the ground, and even trot them. I have learned to walk and trot in circles around someone while I am on a line. I even learned to wear a saddle and a bridle. My trainer said that I was growing up. We had lots of fun during the summer. The children come and brush us, then we all go and play together in the ring. We have trotting races, and play games. One day a family came and looked around. One little girl was looking for a pony, a special pony! I hoped she would want to love me. I walked and trotted and tried my best to show how much I had learned. The next day I heard them say that my friend Legacy was going to a new home. Legacy came over and played halter with me. He told me not to worry. I would get my own special child soon too. I told him I would miss him! I kept going to school and soon I was learing to carry someone on my back. This was fun! I can walk, trot, and canter around the ring. I even did a couple of jumps with Brittany riding me. Danny said I might even get to go on a trail ride one day. The days are getting very cold. Danny said that winter was coming. The kids don't come to play much as they are in school now. I am feeling a bit lonely. One day a doctor came and gavie me a check up. He looked in my eyes, and mouth. He listened to my heart and lungs. I had to trot around. Then he took pictures of my bones. The doctor said I looked great! Christmas time was coming and everybody was excited. All the kids made pony christmas cookies. the were very yummy ( there were carrots in them, my favorite). Brittany told me that Santa was looking for the perfect children's pony.She said," We told him that we had the perfect pony. YOU!" Brittany said santa wanted a pony as a Christmas present for a 3 yr old little girl named Hunter. That night I was very excited, and a little sad because I would have to leave all my friends. A couple of days later Brittany gave me a good grooming and even washed my mane and tail. She gave me a big hug and kisses and said that tonight Santa Claus was coming to pick me up. I must be the luckiest pony ever! I am going to be a CHRISTMAS PONY! |
Me! |
