The childhood dream

“If your child finds something they love, it is wonderful to be able to give them that opportunity”
TRACY DUFFY

WE are all aware of the dream; Cupid-faced children on mischievous fluffballs laughing riotously as they take on the world. A pony-filled childhood ticks so many boxes in our fast and modern world; getting children outside and away from screens, challenging them through ups and downs, teaching them to care for animals and put something first before themselves.

While the dream is endlessly appealing, the reality can be challenging for even the most knowledgeable people, and the financial and time demands are considerable. How can you ensure that your offspring get the best out of a childhood with ponies?

Tracy Duffy never predicted the journey she would go on with her daughter, Merci, when Merci started learning to ride.

“We took Merci to the local riding school every weekend,”