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Jamie Sindell has an MFA in creative writing from the University of Arizona and has ridden and owned hunters on and off throughout her life. That’s the greatest kind of crazy there is. I’m a horse person! Aren’t we all, in the best possible way? I’m watching my five children grow and learn alongside a young pony. My hope is that as adults, my children will reflect on our pony project as an act of togetherness and love-not only of our love of horses, but of my love for them. I’m keeping a “Wish Diary” to track our progress with dates and milestones, so we can reflect on this experience. The kids are completely immersed in the process. I put the phone-scrolling aside and enjoy all the firsts we’re experiencing. I know I’m more present when we’re down at the barn together with Wish. Sindell’s son enjoying a quiet moment with their young pony. We’re all learning how to relish the quiet with her. When she has a baby moment, the kids stay calm and silent rather than panic.Įven my boisterous son coos sweet nothings in Wish’s ear when he grooms. When the kids are wound up, the pony feeds off their frenetic energy. Against that, the process of bringing along Wish is a quiet one. They love all the fuzzy pony hugs and kisses.Įvery day we’re over stimulated: video games, social media and after-school activities create a constant buzz. The kids witness her disposition firsthand and comprehend the value of a great personality. She’s the type that’ll do anything once you earn her trust. When the kids approach the fence, she gallops over, “Pet me! Pet me!” She’s smart in a good way, not the I’ve-got-pony-tricks-up-my-sleeve way.
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She’d rather be with humans than her species. Wish is a particularly in-your-pocket pony.
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(And I want them to remember the importance of a big heart and a good mind applies to humans as well, if their father ever allows them to date.)
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I hope to save the kids the same heartbreak if they continue riding into adulthood. I’ve fallen for the regal warmblood who’s a dork to ride. I’ve picked the fancy mover with the quirks. We’re all proud of putting in the work and of our victories.Ī pony with a big heart and good mind is irreplaceable. “Like that, mom?” she asked, urging the pony to navigate my weight and walk forward. They giggled as I sat on her back, letting her nibble treats out of my hands and play with the toes of my boots.Įveryone watched as I graduated to walking bareback, my teenager leading me carefully around the paddock. They watched when I first climbed the mounting block and slithered on bareback with a halter and lead ropes for reins. They watched me jump up and down beside her looking silly, pressing on her back. Super cool stuff!ĭaily, the kids watched me rub Wish all over her body. Bonus! Our awesome vet blew up rectal sleeves balloon-style as souvenirs. The kids crowded around to learn how to administer meds orally to a squirmy youngster. We also observed the vet wrestle the pony for a blood sample. “Look at those tiny teeth,” my 4-year old marveled when the vet presented them in her palm like little jewels. They got to see the vet yank Wish’s wolf teeth. They’re also learning neat young horse things. When I say, “Don’t run in the barn,” for the hundredth time, my children stop. If my kids run up behind our 2-year-old, she may break the crossties, spook-scoot and bolt. When my oldest started at a lesson barn, one of the first things the instructor said was, “Don’t run up behind a horse.” Often lesson ponies are saints who tolerate kids’ mishaps. Wish is an exercise in taking things step by step, the correct way versus the easy way. If we’re hasty putting on blankets, she might believe crinkly fabric will eat her. If we rush bridling for the first time, Wish may develop a forever quirk. I explain that everything must be done slowly. You need to write a love letter , ChatGPT it.īringing home a baby versus a packer pushes back against the “I have to have it now” mentality. You want to know where cotton candy was invented, Google it. You want toilet paper, Amazon has it on your stoop in time for your next wipe. My hubs and I were recently talking old-school-style about how everything today is immediate. I’m also remembering valuable things I’ve forgotten, such as… Though we’re only three months in, I’m teaching my kids valuable things. Bringing her along is a meaningful family project. Wish wasn’t an impulse buy driven by the cuteness factor. So I did it! I bought an adorable small mare, a blingy bay half-Welsh we named Wish who will turn 3 in June. My pony plans seem less crazy already, right? I’m highly motivated by the free childcare offered at the YMCA to stay fit. The clincher? I’m 5’1″ in uncomfortable heels. All of blogger Jamie Sindell’s children are getting in on “Project Unbroke Pony,” including her youngest.