Reliving Childhood Memories

My Mom raised Shetland ponies when I was growing up.  My job was to teach the young colts to get used to a halter and walk on a lead rope.  Eventually, they would learn the "show stance."  Of course, we rode with saddles.  We also had a couple of "buggies" that the ponies would pull.  Recently, a  friend of mine purchased a horse that was trained to pull this fancy carriage made in Belgium.  She called and asked if I wanted a buggy ride.  I sure did. 

Pal, Jo and Barb - actually this is her loaner buggy because a piece of the Belgium one broke and Barb is making the new part herself.  We didn't wear helmets years ago.

I am brushing Pal down after our ride.  I do miss the smell of horses.  Photo is in her horse barn with 3 stalls, indoor arena, large open area to work with the horses and harnesses, bathroom, and a tack room that looks better than my living room.  Owning horses can be an expensive hobby.  Nice to have a friend who shares!  It was a great day.