Welsh Ponies Are My Favorite Ponies

Today I'm going to write about my special pony Murphy.  I have 2 other horses that are in their 20's and really wasn't considering getting another horse.  However, someone I know was going through a divorce and had to quickly give away their Welsh pony.  I couldn't pass up a pony that had been trained in both the English and western riding style for the show ring..  I have been taking lessons on Welsh ponies for over 10 years and have always wanted one of my own.  So...I have had Murphy for about 6 months.

Murphy is a very sweet and versatile pony.  He has won many ribbons in the show ring in both english and western and is also trained to jump over small jumps.  I have taken him out on trail rides and he does pretty well.  His main quirk is that he think he's the boss or lead pony, so he insists on being out in the front.  If anyone challenges him for the lead he will speed up and go out in front.  We definitely have to work on that! Even though he is 15 years old, he has many years ahead of him.  Welsh ponies tend to live to 30 and beyond with good care.  I love Murphy and no doubt we will have many happy years together.