Something else we did over this past weekend was pick up two new “rescues”. I hesitate to call them rescues since they are so fat and healthy. FAT being the operative word here. Glenn wanted to rename them Roly Poly and Thunderbutt, but I think we’ll keep the names they came with, at least for now.
Meet Patrick (also called Fatrick by his previous owners). Patrick is a 6 year old pony, broke to ride with some driving training already. He’s cute, he’s cuddly, and he’s a real sweetheart. He fell in love with Duchess the minute he stepped off the trailer.
This is Patches (or Fatches). She’s 15ish, very adorable, and has fallen in love with Junior. He’s not sure what to do with his new little shadow, but seems to appreciate the fact that she can walk under him without touching his belly. Patches rides and drives, and was saved years ago from having adult rednecks on her back. Do people really think something this small is OK to ride if you’re over 100 pounds???
The two girls that saved these two have lost their pasture they were renting and are also headed off to college in the Fall. They had been trying to find homes for the ponies all Summer with no success.
I doubt these two will be here for long -- they’re way too cute!
