Tiny

When
Bonnie was 8 years old, she wanted a horse really bad. Never
shut up about one….bugged and bugged her mom and dad. Well, one
day, her Dad dragged (literally) this gelding home for her.
18 years
old, stubborn, 11 hh pony that had never had a halter on in his
life....a handful but this is what taught Bonnie how to ride.
All she had was a beat up old halter and bailer twine for a
bridle and reins. She found an old bit that she tied onto the
halter and away she went.
Bonnie
spent more time on the ground then on his back the first month,
but they finally came to an understanding. They would rip around
the countryside, through the fancy resort area where all the
wealthy people had their summer cottages, tearing up their lawns
and jumping anything they could find. He loved to swim and there
was no stopping him once they approached the beach. He would
race across the sand, unable to stop him, Bonnie would hang on
for dear life, and with a huge leap he would plunge into the
water! They spent many summer hours swimming in the lake.
All
this bare back. Never owned a saddle, but Bonnie did earn enough
to buy a cheap western bridle with a new bit for him! Bonnie
spent every waking hour with him.
Bonnie believe he kept her out
of a lot of mischief.
He entertained many children on their
adventures through the country side.
Tiny's
favourite trick?
Escape from his stall and turn the water tap on
in the barn.
Every child that has a love for horses should own
their own 'Tiny.'
Tiny waits for Bonnie at the 'Rainbow Bridge.'Brought tears to my eyes when I found this
picture.