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From the words of 8-year-old me… Chapter 1: A Pony for Sale Have you ever had a pony? Well now my story begins. When I was eight years old I wanted a pony but I didn’t have enough money. So I saved up money. One day I went to the fair. We looked for some…

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…

Lynn and I are at the Equine Affaire in Columbus, Ohio. What a great experience! We are celebrating “1st ponies!” I have two pony books in the works…and can’t wait to have them available next year. Until then, we are handing out collectable buttons for those that share their personal pony stories with us!

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…

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…

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”…