Scout has been riding Tonto since she was 3 weeks old. That first day she cried....after 45 minutes of riding, when I took her off. I have not tried to "teach her". I just let her be. Let her be comfortable, happy, in tune, empowered and free, up on her pony. She asks to do things and I let her. The first time she rode alone ( I mean really alone I was not holding the lead line) was when she was 2. I was not trying to reach that milestone she just did it. It was her choice and she had the desire, passion and interest to do it. She watched me teach the older kids, she asked questions, she practiced on her "pretend horses". This story is just about horseback riding but the rest of her learning will go the same. Reading, math or horseback riding. When she wants to...and I know she will...she will make it happen. We will be there to help her and support her when she wants it.
Today's story? Scout rode Tonto in her barrel race. Three runs and I never touched the pony! They did it together..she even decided to trot to the finish in two runs! You go girl!!
This was the cowgirl outfit she put together for today's race..adorable .
Bringing Tonto to the trailer.
Brushing Tonto out at the show.
Making a "pony tail".
Here they are, Texas Barrels. I walked the course to show her the pattern but never touched Tonto!
Love this pony!! And yes she was a rescue..."sadly outgrown". She will never have to worry about that again! We will take care of her for the rest of her life, giving her thanks for all the wonderful care she gave to Scout and many other children.
Riding back to the trailer.
Back home giving love to our other special souls.
Life is Good!!!
