These pictures are of a pony we had named Betty. My first daughter got for a Christmas present when she was 4. She had already been riding the horses but I figured if she was going to fall then a pony was already closer to the ground.
The quality of these pics isn't very good but I am sure you can see them well enough.
Betty was the very best pony. You could walk all over her, under her and she was gentle and patient. She was a dandy baby sitter and a playmate for my kids. . All my kids learned to ride on her. As you can see, even a baby was safe on here. I have a picture somewhere of my youngest--sitting on the front porch, holding onto Betty's reins and my daughter is sound asleep. Betty just stood there waiting patiently. We had her at least 11 years. She died in her pasture.
Oddly enough, my eldest isn't in any of these pics. I dunno why!! MB
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Those really are so darned cute. Maybe tomorrow I'll take another chance on showing what dorks little boys are. I have several shots of me with horses and ponys at my Aunt's in Spokane, and yep complete with cowboy hat and boots. Yeeeeehawww!
So did Betty ever grow out of being a pony? Or is a pony simply a small horse? I'm showing my country ignorance here, MB. Forgive me {smile}
Cuddly! Cute! Just so sweet! Thanks for sharing them!
These are dear pictures and Betty was an amazing companion who I'm certain is still remembered with tenderness by all who knew her.
Reminds me of my Shetland which was not nearly so gentle. It dumped me in a cactus, after which I never rode it again.
Cute kids, wonderful pony!
Omigod! These are absolutely priceless. And what a sweet horse! Memories, in the end, are all we have! These are good ones to carry with you!
What great pictures. I don't think you could find a better companion for the girls than Betty. I hope you'll show us more of your old pictures.
Cute pictures .Betty is adorable.
It is nice that a pony with my name was gentle and a good babysitter and playmate.(LOL)
~~Hugs~~
Wonderful memories! It's great you took so many photos of her.
Even without your words, you can see the gentleness of this sweet pony. Our lives are so much richer when we share them with animals, aren't they? Rest in peace, gentle Betty!
These photos and memories are delightful MB. Glad to hear you had good luck with your pony. We tried a POA that was an obnoxious, stuburn sob. Our kids soon lost interest.
Pony pictures were the thing when we were kids too!
Hi Mary Beth, I love seeing OLD pictures. Betty must have been a good companion to your Kids... I'm sure you grieved when she died.
Hugs,
Betsy
AW! ;-)
Cute kids and no doubt Betty was a good companion for them!
What a great pony! Every child's dream come true!
I still have our daughter's pony -- a POA named Cody. He is now about 22 years old and still doing pretty good. He does not walk as well as he used to but he eats just as good - heh!
I have a friend who had a pony that lived close to 40 years! They are incredible.
What cute pictures! Betty sounds like she was a wonderful part of your family.
Maybe if I have met Betty I haven't afraid of horses.
Gotta find some old photos too, like your oldest I don't have any with Betty! I dunno why!!
I really enjoyed this!
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