As long as big, old barns exist there will be haylofts to escape to, and there the remote, soothing atmosphere will continue to be timeless and irreplaceable. No part of this story may be reproduced without author s permission. Copyright 1998 Gina Hall. Printed in the 1998 September Issue of the Parent Line newspaper. Kids and ponies go together like peanut butter and jelly.
Most children dream of owning their own pony, or at least, to ride one.
Usually parents can not entertain the idea of owning a pony unless they live in the country and even then the responsibility is daunting. A good riding academy offers a comprehensive curriculum where lessons are fun, affordable and beneficial. Young horselovers can be exposed to their dream in a realistic and economical way through enrollment in such a reputable riding program. They will acquire basic horsemanship skills and safety awareness in an environment where learning is geared towards beginners. They ll also meet and interact with other people their age that share the same interest.