If only!
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I totally want a Henry!!
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If only we could freeze this child and pony in time. Itâs so bittersweet watching progress like this, knowing that all youngsters grow up and move on. So many of us, I think, will hold these images in our hearts forever. It brings us back to a point when we were small and filled with promise, and a good horseperson took interest in us, coached and shaped us for all time. Sniff.
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Yet, having ridden my pony in the countryside throughout every season when I was young, I canât feel anything bittersweet about it. It was all good. Being young and free, riding on a pony or a horse hacking out in all weather, it was wonderful.
Iâm glad that âmaking memoriesâ was not a thing back then. I really dislike that popular catch phrase. We should live in the moment now, as we did then.
My memories, as yours seem to @ZuzusPetals, come from reminiscing about the freedom and excitement of exploring the world, as a young person can only do when riding a pony or a horse.
We were so lucky, werenât we? Even though our innocent times are gone we still look back with gratitude for our mentors. I was un-mentored for quite awhile while I was hooning around the countryside. my mentors came when I was kindly taught what horse shows were about.
Well done @2bayboys for carrying on the tradition that @ZuzusPetals and many of us were lucky enough to experience.
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It is bittersweet to me because I know itâs fleeting. This child is not mine, I have no claim on her other than as her riding teacher and nearest neighbor. Iâve known her since she was two years old. My own children are grown and live out of state. She has become a very capable rider, she is open to learning ALL THE THINGS in the barn, and she has matured into a fun riding companion. Perhaps one day I will turn my business over to her. Perhaps in five years sheâll go off to college and never return.
I am enjoying the right now.
On our ride this weekend she said âOh Miss 2bayboys you canât ever sell Henry, I just love him so much!â Sheâs seen many young horses come in to the barn and get trained up and sold. Sheâs ridden many of those young horses but never said that to me about any of them. Iâm inclined to agree with her. This big-headed spotty hony is something special.
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Whoâs cutting onions? 
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Ninjas⊠cause I donât see anyone, but someone is definitely cutting onions.
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We should all do that.
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There are two riding students where I work who seem quite dedicated to be good horsewomen and riders.
I really hope they stick with it.
Iâve started gifting them my horsey book collection.
For Xmas I was thinking of gifting them a couple of my breyers.
They give me hope for this sport I love.
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We have one gal at my barn who has such a lovely feel on a horse, but Iâm bittersweet about that: being a riding professional is hard, and she doesnât have some of the other skills necessary to be successful at it. I mean, I WISH her all the success in the world, but sheâs shy, and doesnât network well, so I worry for her. Sheâs not even my kid.
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Henry starting to learn about itty bitty courses. Who knew that when you jump one jump thereâs likely to be another one and youâre supposed to get there in a straight line. What I like best about this otherwise ho-hum boring stage is Henryâs quiet rhythmic canter. I know a lot of people do much more with their 4-year-olds but Iâm super conservative with the babies.
Good boy Henry.
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Oh, shoot, it wonât load so I canât watch it.
Anyone know what Iâm doing wrong? I have no problem watching @Heinz_57 's videos, but Henryâs take several minutes to load, and then, tonight, this one FINALLY loaded but then wouldnât play. Sigh.
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Does this work?
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He is so. Dang. CUTE!!!
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Yes! I also had issues with videos not playingâ he just gets better and better. What a gem he is, as is his wee rider. Keep sharing, we love to watch this pony grow and learn!
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2bayboys, I want to live where you are. It still looks so pleasant out. Here in Maine we are having a couple of 50 degree days, but last week I had to break out my flannel lined jeans and winter coat. 
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It was 70 degrees yesterday in my part of Virginia! But we havenât had rain in forever and the ground is HARD. Looking for some cooler temps and moisture next week. Iâm not looking forward to the cold though. The weather forecasters are all saying itâs going to be a big snow year 
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Most of mine are Youtube-hosted these days, I just post the link and it pops the video in there when I post. I had a lot of the same problems with the videos not loading or taking forever when I was uploading directly to COTH.
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I hope this young lady rides forever. She really Has Something. Maybe one day sheâll post here as well.
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Iâm so jealous.
Oh to be a kid in your tutelage
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