Welcome to our farm a pony named "Babe"

Well.......here she is!! The little black and white pony named "Babe" we have leased for the summer!! She is an absolute sweetheart! Babe is 9 years old and comes from the home of Barb Zellar in McMillan, Michigan (Upper Peninsula). Barb raises and shows miniature horses and Babe is their only pony. Babe has been shown before and come home with the blue ribbons! They have owned Babe since she was three months old. we couldn't ask for a more calm and easy going disposition!

On Sunday after church Jason saddled her up (with my 10lb. synthetic saddle) and gave the kids their first pony rides! I was in my glory standing there watching the kids enjoy Babe sooooo much. Isaac stood in the stall with her for a long time just brushing her, combing her mane, and talking to her! She is very loving to the children.....and us....and will do anything for a sugar cube!!!

Kurt and Heidi will be here for my retirement dinner on May 28th for a couple of days....and I can't wait to see Andrew, Jon, Kirsten and Rachelle interact with her! We are also looking forward to meeting their new addition "Gus" a two year old beagle!!!

Well.....enjoy our many pictures.....Thanks again to Barb Zellar for entrusting this pony to us.....and especially to Ken for being so supportive !!!

Babe

Jason leading Seth around

I love the bib overalls

Jason gave Isaac a sugar cube in his pocket for after the ride, and when he dismounted Babe, Isaac almost ate the sugar cube himself....when we all said, "don't eat that Isaac, that's for the pony!". Isaac looked so surprised and a little dissapointed!

Grandma, Jason and Isaac in the driveway.

Grandpa joined the walk
Annabelle....helped by Grandpa and Daddy

Out in the front yard

Emily giving the pony a sugar cube!

Brushing the pony after a ride

Heading out to the front yard

Annabelle was so brave and really seemed to enjoy herself. The only thing that surprised her is when Babe cleared her nose....and we told Annabelle that the pony just "sneezed".

Sitting tall in the saddle

Clip clop clip clop
Thank you Elizabeth Britton for transporting her to our home...
Now that we don't have our horse trailer any more....this worked out great!!