Memorial weekend, my mounted games team took part in a USMGA competition in Ranson, West Virginia at the Jefferson Fairgrounds. A lot of the competitors, including teammate, Carol Ann, and I camped out at the grounds with our ponies. Carol Ann and I erected temporary paddocks for Simon, and Carol Ann’s pony Zeke.
Zeke and Simon in their portable pens
Cowboy barrowing some much needed nap time in Zeke’s pen
5am wake up call from alarm Simon
In typical Simon fashion he attempted to entertain himself by entertaining us all weekend. He would lay down and graze, roll around and then look to see if we were watching. On several occasions he would flop on his side and flap his tail. He nickered at us continuously, and meticulously spread every flake of hay I gave him all around his pen.
One day I left his navy and yellow petal boots on between sessions and he pulled the petals out with his teeth. When I went to get him ready for the next session I found 6 ripped up petals on the ground and several destroyed but still attached. I learned my lesson on that one. Cha ching.
I believe Simon enjoys these events and being able to be as close to us as possible. He certainly enjoys the extra attention and I am sure would happily attempt to force his body into my tent at night if I would allow him. He is such a people pony.
Blue Ridge Pony 