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Our Cinderella...spring 2003 ("before")... (click to enlarge pictures)
Butterscotch came to Crosswinds with "Boy" (SBWAGAN),
and immediately claimed him for her boyfriend and partner at the farm. She
fussed and threatened to jump her way out of first a stall and then the
pasture to be with him every time he was away from her. Over time, she finally
settled in, which is good because in June Boy moved on to his new home!
Butter is an extremely bright, crafty, typical pony....she is fully capable of untying half hitch knots, opening stall doors, jumping 3 foot pasture fences, or anything else that entertains her day! We were able to rescue Butter thanks solely to the generous donations of Colleen and Larry Dixon. And, they have stood by the little filly, being her sponsor and covering her monthly needs. Thanks so very much, Larry and Colleen! Without you, sadly, Butter would have likely gone to Texas to the slaughter plants like so many other unwanted youngsters. Shown above right, Butter begins her saddle training. As a yearling, butter was gradually introduced to a saddle blanket, then saddle, then cinch, then girth. Shown above is the first time a rider set astride Butter. She was so happy to be getting attention, we continued to lead her for nearly half an hour, the pony obviously just enjoying herself enormously and without so much as a hint of bucking or fussing! 05/04 Update: Eleven year old Tory Cross has been doing the bulk of Butterscotch's ground training, including her round pen exercises. Butter responds fabulously to Tory, and drops in behind her to follow anywhere Tory leads. 10/04 Update: Butter's riding training has gone AMAZINGLY well. this darling future child's pony has never so much as flicked a tail in dislike during her riding time. she is so sweet, so docile, we have chosen to train her specifically to be for a child's pony, despite her young age. She walks and trots with ease and grace, and will literally stop on command with no reins. she backs with ease, goes wherever she is asked, and is simply a pure joy to be around. On her 10th ride, we took butter on a 6 mile trail ride, including her leading through weeds taller than her head! She has been to a horse show and was a perfect lady, placing 2nd in Walk Trot and 3rd in Egg n Spoon (had we been able to canter, she surely would've won!) We also rode through barrels, keyhole and poles at a trot, and she didn't spook or fuss at any of the excitement. What a great pony she is!
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