February 8, 2018

Two days ago I went out on a road hack and Simon was in one of those afraid of everything moods. So after two miles of two fists full of mane I turned around and we power trotted back.

Today we gave it another go. He was still a bit tense. He decided he is afraid of cows now, and the cows did now help by stampeding and mooing. And one particular older lady filling her bird feeder was about the end of him. He could just see her over a hill, and we spent a few minutes discussing that he would go forward. After that he got a bit more courage and we were able to move on some.

I will give it to him, the first two miles of the ride are through a much more closed in section of road with a lot more to look at. It’s a very tranquil two miles and I wish I were able to snap a few shots, but again I was riding with two fists full of mane with no hands free to snap photos.

After we got into the more open he relaxed more and we were able to move out more which also burned off some of his nervousness. So I did get two quick shots of our view. And also a quick shot of this giant pencil in someone’s yard. I love that pencil.

It’s a nice little loop, the only car was right by my house, and I am eager to be able to put a bit more leg into it as Simon settles down a bit more.

April 16, 2017 

Dear mom,

Today I went to a different part of camp. There were other ponies there my size! But the one that I live with is older and taller than I am. He seems nice though. He must have dietary restrictions of some sort because he wasn’t allowed to stay out and have dinner with me. His food looked REALLY good and I wish they would have let me have it… My counselor said no though. I also got to meet my “kids” today! They seem really nice and gave me lots of pats and cookies!! Tell Poe I said hi!

April 15, 2017 

My friend Lindsey is borrowing Simon for the next two weeks.   She has an old friend and her two pony-loving-little-girls visiting and since she doesn’t have any kid friendly ponies of her own, she asked to host Simon during her stay-cation.  

This evening we met up for a games practice and Simon went home with Lindsey.  She sent me his first text after she got him settled in.  
Dear mom,

I have arrived at camp! The bus driver was super nice on the way there and even gave me some cookies when we arrived! I have a new friend, his name is Will. He’s a little weird though… he’s kinda backwards and fearful but I think we will be good friends!! There was food and water and my cabin is nice too!! 

Love, 

Simon ❤