In the early 1900s, a young girl named Marville won a pony named Bouncer. Here is an excerpt from her letter: When papa brought my pony home, all I could say was, “Isn’t she dear, isn’t she dear,” and I just wanted to kiss her, and let me whisper, I really did. Oh! who could…
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Here I am declaring my intention to show at the 2026 APHA World Show! There is something so familiar about swinging your leg over a horse. Many of us have done it hundreds, if not thousands, of times. What an honor to have the privilege, the opportunity, and the ability to put our foot in…
I met my Buttercup for the first time at our county fair. The county fair was one of the most important times of the year for my mother’s side of the family and a magical highlight of my childhood. It was only fitting that that is exactly where I met my beautiful pony Buttercup for…
In the early 1900s, a young boy named Elmer won a pony named Sonny. Here is an excerpt from his letter: I went to the depot to meet my pony the day he came. I could hear him whinnying but I could not see him. Then I went to the other side of the car…
In the early 1900s, a young girl named Anna Ruth won a pony named Kip. Here is an excerpt from her letter: I want all my friends to know what a lovely pet I now have. When I received the telephone message, telling me that “Kip” had arrived, I just couldn’t get to the depot…
In the early 1900s, three young boys named Bozzie, Donald, and Ernest won ponies named Chum, Sultan, and Dapple. Here are excerpts from their letter: Bozzie and “Chum” I want to tell all my unseen boy and girl friends how I got my pony, who I am and where I live. My name is Bozzie…
A newspaper flies through the air, hits the front door, and falls to the porch with a thud. Pedaling his bike swiftly through the streets of Houston, Texas, a young Matt Manroe is hardly aware of the American giants behind the doors of the homes on his childhood newspaper delivery route. “It was a super…
In the early 1900s, a little girl named Eva won a pony named Sunshine. Here is an excerpt from her letter: I wish I could tell every little boy and girl about our pony “Sunshine” and how happy my brother and I were the day he came. When we started out to get subscribers to…
In the early 1900s, a little girl named Mabel won a pony named Scrappy. Here is an excerpt from her letter: “Scrappy” and so smart is he that I think he understands every word I say to him and he will come to me whenever I call him. He is very fond of apples, sugar,…
In the early 1900s, a little girl named Myrtle won a pony named Winkle. Here is an excerpt from her letter: When I received your good letter, telling me I had won “Winkle,” I just leaped for joy and clapped my hands. I ran to the telephone and told my aunt I had won “Winkle”…
In the early 1900s, a little boy named John won a pony named Busy. Here is an excerpt from his letter: Mamma went to town one day to do a little shopping so she sent me with my little brother over to grandma’s until she came back. While Brother and I were playing it began…