08/01/2025
Ponies make the best childhood🩷can’t wait until Bethany gets one 😍
🚨 The Ultimate Do’s and Don’ts for Parents of Kids with Ponies 🚨
DO prepare for early mornings.
The pony doesn’t care if you’ve had a late night or a lie-in planned. The sound of hooves on gravel will be your new alarm clock. (Also, the kid will ask for breakfast at 7am like they’ve been awake since 5.😴🍳)
DON’T underestimate the mud.
One word: mud. Even in summer, expect your child (and their pony) to find the deepest, squelchiest puddle. You’ll think, “Maybe just a little bit of dirt”... but no. It’s always a lot. 🌧️💩
DO make friends with the farrier.
When the pony’s hooves start clicking like tap shoes, it’s time for a visit. This will quickly become a monthly routine. Get used to hearing words like "lameness," "shoeing," and "hoof care" and start Googling them like you’re writing a dissertation. 🦶🔨
DON’T panic when your child wants to dress the pony.
It may start innocently—maybe with a cute little blanket. But suddenly, your pony is in a tutu, and you’re not sure if you’re at a stable or a circus. Just breathe, take a photo, and move on. 🦄🎀
DO get used to the smell of hay.
If you’re not living with the scent of hay, straw, and occasionally manure, are you even a parent of a pony? Embrace it—it will become part of your life, your car, and your laundry. 🏡🌾
DON’T make plans that involve any kind of “schedule.”
Pony time is not linear. A “quick” trip to the stable will somehow turn into a three-hour adventure that involves a minor crisis over the pony’s mood. Expect to be late to everything, always. ⏰🐴
DO have a small fortune set aside for pony-related emergencies.
It’s not just for the vet or tack; it’s for random things like the pony getting a splinter, needing a second saddle, or your child deciding that their pony “deserves” a new outfit for a show. And don’t forget, the hay will cost more than your weekly shop. 💸🛒
DON’T expect to ever be fully clean again.
Between the hay, the mud, and the occasional unexpected pony bath, you'll find yourself covered in bits of everything. And your kid? They’ll look like they’ve just come from an obstacle course. 🧼👚
DO get comfy with pony events.
Forget about Netflix on a Saturday. Your life will now revolve around pony shows, pony parties, and pony competitions. You’ll be hauling hay bales and tack, cheering loudly, and pretending you know what’s happening in the ring. 🏅🎉
DON’T tell your kid "just one more pony."
If they ask for another pony, just don’t. Because "one more pony" always becomes "two more ponies" and soon you’re wondering if you should just build a small horse kingdom in the back garden. 👑🐴🐴
DO accept that the pony is now part of the family.
They might not sit at the dinner table, but you’ll swear your child loves that pony more than you. Just be grateful the pony doesn’t want your seat at the table. 😅🍽️
DON’T ever, ever suggest that the pony is too much.
You’ll be met with a look of betrayal that could rival any soap opera. "What do you mean, too much? The pony is my BEST FRIEND!" And trust me, you don’t want to be the one who “ruins” that bond. 💔🐴
DO enjoy the ride.
Even if your weekends are a blur of hay, boots, and pony drama—there’s something magical about watching your kid and their pony bond. Just remember to pack extra snacks for kid & pony ( don’t forget about yourself) and maybe a second mortgage for all the pony-related costs.🍏💸
Do you have any tips of do’s and dont’s
