Lots of people who rode when they were very young have horror stories about naughty ponies who knew how to take advantage of their beginning riders’ inexperience. But there are also plenty of wonderful ponies out there who take their jobs very seriously. Rocky is one of the latter sort.
When he and his rider, Ella, has a bit of a rough go over the first jump, Rocky decides he’d better take it easy around the rest of the course. It probably wasn’t the fastest round that day, but notice that Ella never looks discouraged and Rocky never turns an ear back. Well done to both of them!
Cutest. Thing. EVER! Show this little girl and her pon some support! Always love hearing a crowd cheer not for ribbons and medals, but just for sheer resilience to give up. #nobodystoppingthisponytrain
Posted by Trot-Shots on Sunday, September 27, 2015
This video was posted to Facebook by Trot-Shots, and Ella’s mom left the following comment:
OMG wow, this is our little girl and her pony Rocky, the only thing she was upset about was she didn’t get to get over those last couple of jumps!! We are so so proud of her and her amazing little man, Rocky is a superstar and looks after her 100%.
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That was so cute. That pair did awesome.
Rocky is a true baby sitter and good sport and Ella his rider is going to be a good rider for it. She did great and rode it through.
My mom had a shetland named Rocky while growing up. Funny…
Love Rocky, worth his weight in gold! Good job Ella!
Rocky was just doing what horses do best taking care of his rider you can tell she takes good care of him way to go Rocky and Ella
Every little kid needs a pony like Rocky.
Cute!
So cute, wish I had a pony like that when I was little.
Every child should have a pony like Rocky! Also love the fact that she’s wearing a protective vest under her number bib.
Looks just like the pony my daughter had back in the 80’s good little guy. Miss ya Pete!
Rocky says, why jump them when I can walk over them! It’s a win win situation! I’m safe and I keep the kid safe too! Nicker Nicker!