Do Unto Ponies
One of our farmmates has two children, ages 7 and 9, who love the ponies. The young farmlings want to ride all the time. The ponies are not so enthusiastic, and started turning away from me when I came with the halter to get them ready for yet another pony ride where we could T-R-O-T. The kids are light, and I watch to make sure everyone is reasonably safe, but the ponies gave clear feedback that they wanted something to change. Would driving the ponies be easier? Pulling