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Re: [RC] Ponying - Barbara Moulton

My last ever attempt to pony now 2 year old Bonnie the
diva brat was when she was only 4 months old- using
Wintec stockpro aussie saddle in the arena I was
trying the DIE before I let go theory because she had
to really learn this before I could dare taking her
out on the no traffic relatively safe trail behind the
stable, the only place I planned to pony her.  Lots of
jerking at first but just when I thought she had got
the hang of it I found out too late she was only
planning the supreme payback for the indignity I was
forcing on her.  She was finally nicely trotting along
by her mother's right side for a couple laps and I let
myself relax. She suddenly stopped like a mule and
most all of the 12'lead rope ran through my gloved
hand- then she bolted forward and crossed in front of
Joy's chest, hit the end of the rope to the inside of
the arena, doubled back and circled to the right side
almost spinning me out of the saddle.  I did drop the
rope then, she won but wasn't done with us yet. 
Bonnie still had her victory lap to perform.  She
galloped away from us all the way to the gate then
spun and charged back at us full speed dragging the
lead rope.  Like a kamikaze pilot she took aim and
earned her new nickname "flyby Bonnie"  as she ran
past she actually poked her muzzle, head, neck under
my left leg/saddleflap and buzzed us as fast as she
could.  If I had been circling the other way and she
had forced my right leg ( with hip AVN) that far out
it could have been a disaster. That's when I decided I
don't have what it takes to ride and pony at the same
time and have NO desire to aquire that skill.  I am
sure Bonnie is pleased with herself but that isn't the
hill I want to die on ( or risk a horse injury)
Barbara
Joy says "my baby is perfect"
Bonnie says "mmmwwwhahaha"



     

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