From his Auntie H....
"Hi Frances (please feel free to use the photo's I left you and the one's this weekend on FB)
It's been a FANTASTIC weekend......... the photo's say it all really. Charlot is totally settled, happy and relaxed at hobbit central, his auntie P's.
I'm not sure how yesterday happened, when I was up in Shetland the week before last I said to you that I was quite close to just putting my leg over him....... well that's just what I did.
He was calm and happy with me leaning over him, as usual (Auntie P's other half G has also been doing the same), so I got myself a bucket, stood up on it (still relaxed and happy), gently laid a hand on his wither and slid my leg over. He was a total star, promptly kicked over the bucket.....(I thought I was in trouble), but no, he just walked towards auntie P for his carrot.
Today, I've sat on him again, after leading him out in hand with me towing a tyre behind me. He was a little aprehensive of the tyre at first, but relaxed if I layed a hand on him as we walked. ( I was up helping P work Mal and Likely, we played with Chalot and Spike first).
He really is the best behaved of all of the boys - a genuinely NICE person.
I feel very privileged to be able to work with him, he gives so much to me (both in his confidence and his need to be "with" me), I honestly think I might end up with a proper wee ride and drive pony in the end. He is a joy to work with, and is assured a home here for life.
Like you, I didn't really think yesterday would happen, let alone 3-4 months after he first arrived, I read your articles in Carriage Driving mag and his blog, and sometimes wonder if I have the same pony!!!!
So thank you Frances for giving me the chance to help the bright ginger pony......I'm indebted to you for placing your trust in me. My smile says everything :-)
Going to sign off now, I have tears looming........!!!xx"
sniff, sniff and blow!
