The innocent eyelashes that roped me in... 2005
Nancy, Wee Jordan, Sarah, and Jack the Quarab Pony in Spring of 2007, I think. Jordan must have been right about 1 year old, because she's standing in one of my photos.
In case anyone wondered why Jack the pony ended up as a "companion" pony and not a riding mount, here is a pony who must be a distant relative. Ed the pony, accd to owner, was completely checked by vet, saddler, trainer, etc. (as was Jack). On lead rope--almost always perfect (as was Jack). But let him off-lead and watch the sparks fly. Jack--and Ed--did NOT want to be ridden. The trainer found it so hard to believe that the mom finally made a clip of Ed Unleashed. Trainer was convinced.
Ed's little owner Ross, however, was madly in love with Ed, singing to him on the ground and telling him stories for hours. (Also like Jack--he was a puppy dog on the ground.) You'll notice mom had Ross in helmet AND full body armour (used for cross-country eventers). The only thing I noticed that Ed did NOT do that Jack would do is whip his head around and take a bite out of your calf. I always wore half-chaps working with Jack but he'd always find someplace uncovered to bite if I was aboard. The fun never ended with Jack.
As Ross outgrew Ed, Ed did finally go to a nice farm as a lawn ornament as well.
Felt bad laughing, but the lying down to get rid of your rider is SUCH a classic pony move: and the only one Jack didn't try.
Comparatively, Jack only threw me once--can't believe the tenacity of this little boy!
Here's Jack being a complete gentleman on-lead without saddle or bridle for Sarah and little Jordan. Appearances can be deceiving--we just didn't make a video of Sarah or me riding, or of our barn owner, Dan, who is extremely good with scared/nervous horses. He had the same experiences.
Jack touching base with Julian--a slightly safer ride for Jordan, or any human.
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