8 month old thrown from pony

[Weighaton]

We were out by the round pen and it was such a beautiful day that I decided to let the baby try out her new pony. Bad idea. Thank goodness I was right there to catch her as she wasn't wearing a helmet and was barefoot with no stirrups. Oddly enough, her pony was wearing tennis shoes. My husband is going to put the pony down when he gets home.

http://pets.webshots.com/photo/2681415980082183223nDjgyK?vhost=pets

My daughter was ready to get right back on though. Next time we will wear the helmet just in case.

[SGray]

you are so bad

[bf1]

Never too young to teach that lesson to get right back on and ride!

Glad she was Ok!

[Sonesta]

OMG! You are SO negligent for letting your child do this - especially on a ZEBRA! For heaven's sake! What were you thinking?!

Too cute!

[Weighaton]

OMG! You are SO negligent for letting your child do this - especially on a ZEBRA! For heaven's sake! What were you thinking?!

Too cute!

Oh my goodness, Sonesta, you are right!! That is a zebra!! Those bastards told me he was a bombproof kid pony. I am going to sue!!! I should have known he was going to be a tough ride when he arrived wearing track shoes. He must be an ex-eventing zebra.

[ChocoMare]

Obviously the zebpony was drugged. :yes:

:lol:

[SOTB]

I got a little nervous when I saw the subject - hilarious!

[Catersun]

lmao Troll! lol

[Woodland]

*snort*:lol:

Remember a zebra, even in tennis shoes, is STILL a WILD animal! ;)

You will have to read her Walter Farley's Horse Tamer so she understands how to gentle a wile zebra!

[Kate66]

ARE YOU CRAZY??? You let your 8 month old on without a helmet!!??

Those eventing zebras don't even go in a straight line! The little stinkers go round and round, they make the craziest noises THEMSELVES, with LIGHTS and then damnit get spooked and whirl round and round and round. My daughter aspires to the Houston rodeo and has been training on one of those crazies! Believe me, you won't ever train it, it keeps doing the same thing again and again. Change your feed from Duracell to nameless brand and you might get it to stand still.

[Grataan]

What you should do is discover his true zebranality and invest in some of those kholrabi sticks we keep hearing about, and that way he will become a safe zebra and you won't have to worry about being afraid and wearing a zebra riding helmet

[Trevelyan96]

No, no, no, no. That is just wrong! Someone needs to call social services AND the PETA! :lol::lol::lol:

[Weighaton]

ARE YOU CRAZY??? You let your 8 month old on without a helmet!!??

Those eventing zebras don't even go in a straight line! The little stinkers go round and round, they make the craziest noises THEMSELVES, with LIGHTS and then damnit get spooked and whirl round and round and round. My daughter aspires to the Houston rodeo and has been training on one of those crazies! Believe me, you won't ever train it, it keeps doing the same thing again and again. Change your feed from Duracell to nameless brand and you might get it to stand still.

I am going to take your advice and completely cut out the Duracell. He is way to hot for all of that. I think he may just have to be turned out to pasture until Gigi gets older.

[JanM]

The important question is how big was the show bow? And paddock boots or tall boots? And what brand and color of helmet are you buying?

[SharonA]

Well, while I respect that you are probably feeling frightened and angry right now, remember that many of us go through mood swings with our horses -- and the horses do with us. Is this pony a mare? However, you mentioned putting the pony down immediately. I can't tell the conformation details from this photograph, but many equines of this type have a money compartment inside. I'm not advising you to sink any more money in to this project, obviously, but I would make sure you got as much as you could out of him/her before you put him/her down.

It's of course up to you whether to remove the shoes at this time or not.

[DairyQueen2049]

And PINK - was sh ein PINK???

Of course, red stains pink, but who cares? The leadliners must all have long braids with PINK ribbons and shirt!!

[Carolinadreamin']

Oh, just drug the pony next time. Put a big ol' honking bit in its mouth, sidereins (and crank 'em tight), lunge line and then you're good to go.

[Weighaton]

And PINK - was sh ein PINK???

Of course, red stains pink, but who cares? The leadliners must all have long braids with PINK ribbons and shirt!!


Well yes she was in pink. Lots of it. But she has no hair hence, no bows. Instead we opted for a sequined crown. Here is Gigi right before the fall. She has that intense look of concentration.

http://pets.webshots.com/photo/2597699260082183223lEVMvl?vhost=pets

No shots of her on the zony. I don't have enough hands to break her fall and snap adorable photos.

[Iron Horse Farm]

OMG! I was about to turn you in to Fugly Horse!!!:lol:

[kookicat]

You bought your kid a ZEBRA? No, no, no! Don't you know that you should buy her one of these (http://rockimals.com/images/pinto_standing_horse.JPG)- they fart butterflies, you know.

[equineartworks]

Try pulling his shoes first before doing anything harsh, barefoot is best after all.

[lesyl]

The important question is how big was the show bow? And paddock boots or tall boots? And what brand and color of helmet are you buying?
Personally, I love the look of an eght-month old in a shadbelly.

[Carolinadreamin']

I forgot to mention it, but he looks a little cresty to me. Have blood pulled for IR or cushings.

By the way, there's a mustang out there that has been known to throw off the little ones. I believe his name is Marvel. He's a feisty one.

[nrg]

My 11 month old is a renowed horse whisperer. She will be happy to work with your zony so he can overcomes his issues. :lol:

[kookicat]

Don't you know that Zony is a dirty word?:eek::eek::eek:

The children! Won't somebody think of the children!!!!

[2Jakes]

Well...if the zebra was properly PNH trained the child shouldn't *need* a helmet ;)...does he know his 7 games? Can he jump a picnic table in those shoes? Does the Pepperoni Prerogative include...zebras?!

[cowgirljenn]

Whew. You found me just in time. I happen to sell a patented Zony and Zebra Magical Training System. Send me your first installment of $9,999.99 and I will send you Phase 1. 10 more installments of $9,999.99 should follow. At the end of that time, you'll have a full trained ZonyZebra.

And if you don't, then I'm sure YOU didn't follow the system right!

[Bluey]

If you have to, do shoot it at home, because sending it on to the next garage sale may have it ending in who knows where.:eek:

[FindersKeepers]

To echo what Bluey said, please don't just take this animal to the next yard sale... end it's life humanely. Dropping it off at the sale, it will end up on a plate in Europe or in once of our overcrowded rescues. It's obviously in pain. That's the only excuse for poor behavior. You would be doing it a favor to put it down.

If you can find it in your heart to give the pony one more chance,run some tests for allergies, ulcers, and lymes.

[lesyl]

Before running all those expensive tests, pulling shoes and playing the 7 round games, maybe check the saddle fit. I am pretty sure based on my highly educated stick pony fit eye, that saddle is pinching the zony.

Perhaps the purchase of my "garunteed to fit-em all" saddle for a mere $5k we can discuss how this will improve performance for all sports forever. Just send the check and we will deliver in a color of our choice.

[Weighaton]

Maybe I should add a girth and stirrups to the saddle? I have a roll of duct tape somewhere. I can just duct tape the baby onto the zony. Then it won't matter how much he bucks. I will make it onto Fugly for sure with that.

No - I will bubble wrap the baby (leaving appropriate breathing holes) and THEN tape her onto the zony. Perfect.

[Carolinadreamin']

What that poor pony needs is an animal communicator.

I googled "animal communicator" and now feel qualified. Send me $$$ and I'll be glad to communicate with it.

[Weighaton]

Ok so cowgirl needs a check for $9,999 for my training package. Lesyl - $5000 for a new saddle and Carolina just completed an online course in communicating with plastic animals and is now an expert. I think I am set. Is that about the norm? Spend $50 on a zony and then 1000x more for the extras?


You know what is scary - THAT IS ABOUT RIGHT!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[lesyl]

Ok so cowgirl needs a check for $9,999 for my training package. Lesyl - $5000 for a new saddle and Carolina just completed an online course in communicating with plastic animals and is now an expert. I think I am set. Is that about the norm? Spend $50 on a zony and then 1000x more for the extras?


You know what is scary - THAT IS ABOUT RIGHT!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I think there were posts recommending helmuts, show bows, tall boots, and perhaps a shadbelly. Really your post is just for starters, as I really think that pony deserves a turnout blanket as well. Oh wait maybe the zony and the baby need matching ones?

OP - Thanks!! This thread brightened up my day immensely.

[DressageGeek "Ribbon Ho"]

What I find so upsetting here is how the OP is clearly forcing her young innocent child into the world of zonies. Some children simply do not like zonies, they don't take zony hand puppets to show and tell, they don't like wearing sweaters with zony patterns, they don't give book reports only on books about zonies. Have you considered that your child is looking for an excuse to take up tennis?

[LuvMyTB]

This is the most hilarious thing I have read in a very long time. Thanks for the laugh!

[Hunter Mom]

Do Parellis deal with zebras? Certainly some kind of games with a stick could tame this beast and make it perfectly safe for a barefoot 8 month old without a helmet. Get to their site with your credit card NOW!

[Alibhai's Alibar]

Sudden change in behavior? Check him for zulcers.

[Gandolph58]

OMG... LMAO:lol:......I toally needed this today, thanks!!!!!!!!!!

[lil'redbarn]

they sure find ways to brighten my day :) :) :)

[mademoiselle]

Did your groom longed the zony before your kid got on ? You should also try a Mikmar bit and a standing.
And I don't think GM would approve the red saddle, it's not conservative enough...
If the longing doesn't work, you can always 'Zace' it ... Or put the zony in full training for a while with bigger kids.

[Tackpud]

Buy your child a pair of custom Vogels, a pair of Tailoreds, a GPA, and proper show shirt and Grand Prix jacket before letting her back on Zony. She obviously was not outfitted properly leading to the fall.

[Sparky]

The problem is quite clear. The Zebony is bitless. Clearly he needs more control--perhaps a pelham? That ought to reel his cheeky little butt in until your daughter can get the right "feel".

[DressageGeek "Ribbon Ho"]

No need for duct tape here. Use super glue.

[kookicat]

The problem is quite clear. The Zebony is bitless. Clearly he needs more control--perhaps a pelham? That ought to reel his cheeky little butt in until your daughter can get the right "feel".

But don't forget the sidereins and flash noseband. :cool:

[JEN22]

I think she really needs some big spurs to handle that monster. Maybe a cowboy if he really gets out of hand..We had a Zony very much like that and he was hell on wheels!!!




Thanks for posting, gave my my most recent laugh of the day. Your baby girl is ADORABLE!!!

[dalpal]

Try pulling his shoes first before doing anything harsh, barefoot is best after all.

And don't forget to check the NSC content in his grain and hay. :lol:

[dalpal]

What that poor pony needs is an animal communicator.

I googled "animal communicator" and now feel qualified. Send me $$$ and I'll be glad to communicate with it.

Good Day Animal Communicator,

I have horse named Miami, while we vaction on the Mexican ranch in South Dakota, I need animal communicator for Miami. Could you kindly send me your fee amount, so I can send you check.

Sincerely,
Nigerian Scammer.

:lol:

[foundationmare]

This zony is being stabled in my basement. He's waiting for my newborn grandson to give him the ride of his life in a few months. Zony doesn't know what he's up for: grandson is a hefty dude and comes from a long line of equine inclined stock. Shortly I will start to lunge zony so he will be fit and ready for grandson, who may deposit periodic spit-up and/or drool in zony's mane, but, hey, it's in the zony job description.

Grandson is honing his skills as a balanced rider (with periodic rides on various and sundry knees) and his grip (okay, we're working on soft hands) on the same various and sundry fingers. We're working on teaching zony good ground manners (no unwelcome squawking in the middle of the night: yeah, it happened!), standing well for the farrier (tootsies got a wee bit muddy recently) and defusing his herd-bound tendencies (as he moves from backyard, to front yard, to basement and up again).

Overall, zony is a happy camper in this house and elicits fits of glee and exuberant bouncing (not so much good at the sitting trot) which generates lots of happy hearts.

[sidepasser]

Everyone has totally missed the obvious here - this zonebra needs a professional trainer in a professional show barn! Obviously the poor thing has holes in it's training and only a pro will be able to fix that. Of course I am sure you are ruling out a sore back, perhaps a chiropractor and accupuncterist with knitting needles is needed as well.

Just suck it up and open that checkbook and pay the BNT price to get this zonebra under control and iron out it's issues. You are thinking of the child's safety first, and everyone knows a zonebra has to have at least five years of pro training, before it is considered "safe" with proper mileage.

And pulease trade that crown in for a Charles Owen's showjumper..you can get a pink helmet cover to match Gigi's bows.

[llsc]

Your daughter is adorable!!! When she outgrows her Zony, you can get her this next. I have to admit that I want one.

http://www.ponypalsranch.com/pony-pals-bikes.htm

[TheHorseProblem]

If your zony were properly trained and would lay down for your baby, things like this would not happen. So the baby doesn't a helmet.

Naturally,

TheHorseProblem

[Carolinadreamin']

dalpal, hee! :lol:

[DancingQueen]

I think it's obvious from the pictures that the poor animal is in pain.
Corrective shoeing is clearly not enough anymore, he needs to get his hocks and stifles injected. Based on his conformation he will also need regular acu puncturist and massage treatments for his stiff back and neck for the rest of his life.:lol:

[TheHorseProblem]

FORGET THE HOCKS!!!!!!!

[springer]

Do they make those in big people sizes? I want one!

[Budrow]

Haven't had a good troll here in a while!:)

[saultgirl]

I'm assuming you have checked for ulcers? Don't put him down, maybe he just needs to be retired.

:winkgrin:

[Bluey]

But don't forget the sidereins and flash noseband. :cool:

No, no, it is safer with a side check.
Side reins are too confining and should not be used riding, other than on the longe.:eek:

[Mara]

Let me guess. . .you're going to breed that thing, aren't you? So the baby can have a baby zony to grow up with.

[DreamsOfGP]

Is the Zony from the wild? Perhaps he has been emotially tramatized by the fact that he was rounded up and forced into captivity. As we all know, animals are much happier scrounging for food and facing constant dangers. He may be taking this all out on your baby.

If this is not the case, then maybe Mara is onto something. The Zony should be bred. That will settle it. Breeding fixes lots of things.

[Weighaton]

Haven't had a good troll here in a while!:)

Are you calling me a troll? Or are you referring to our zebony? He really doesn't have enough hair to be a real troll.

Anyway - as Gigi gets more proficient with sticking with the zebrony/zony/ponbra I will update. Maybe a funny video is in order. I should have plenty of time since I have nothing better to do. (Insert sarcasm here).

Glad everyone got a smile out of it. It was even funnier in person.

[Bluey]

Are you calling me a troll? Or are you referring to our zebony? He really doesn't have enough hair to be a real troll.

Anyway - as Gigi gets more proficient with sticking with the zebrony/zony/ponbra I will update. Maybe a funny video is in order. I should have plenty of time since I have nothing better to do. (Insert sarcasm here).

Glad everyone got a smile out of it. It was even funnier in person.

You are right, you can tell a troll by the hairiness of it's.......eyebrows.:yes:

I can tell from your picture that your zony is not a troll, just not fuzzy enough eyebrows.:cool:
Unless it is one working undercover.:eek:

[kookicat]

No, no, it is safer with a side check.
Side reins are too confining and should not be used riding, other than on the longe.:eek:


BUT my trainer says it's okay. They do it all the time in Dressageland.

[SomethingDazzling]

HAHA! This is great! I think once she gets it broken she should do lead-line at Devon!, just get the proper helmet & outfit. I LOVE the sneakers!
I would hope that it is broke by the time she's potty-trained! HAHA!
Way too cute! Goodluck with the riding lessons!

[Bluey]

BUT my trainer says it's okay. They do it all the time in Dressageland.

There are some things done today everywhere that, many years ago, were considered something rather dangerous, that you did only if you could not think how else to achieve your goal.
The better you were at training, the less you had to do those things, like riding a horse tied down with side reins, other than on a longe line, where someone else was in control of the situation and with a well trained horse.

I am sure that, even today, instructors can manage to teach lessons loose, not on the longe line, without side reins and riders can help a horse balance well without them while riding loose.

I stand by my comment, this zonky here just doesn't need side reins, too confining for a green zonky and may make any acting up, as it already did to buck it's rider off, a possibly worse wreck.:eek:

I have to say that is a very cute critter and worth putting the time to train it well, so the brave rider, that wanted back on right away, has a good chance of going to the top.

Olympics of 20036, here they come!
What a great start.:cool:

[Sonesta]

Let me guess. . .you're going to breed that thing, aren't you? So the baby can have a baby zony to grow up with.

Yep, I'll just best that's her plan. And she's going to make sure she breeds it to a Sandro Hit/Donnerhall/Weltmeyer to be sure of getting a really well-bred zorse for her daughter to train.

[Weighaton]

Yep, I'll just best that's her plan. And she's going to make sure she breeds it to a Sandro Hit/Donnerhall/Weltmeyer to be sure of getting a really well-bred zorse for her daughter to train.

Everyone is getting so worked up about the breeding of our zebony and although the resulting baby would indeed be suitable for my daughter to train and ride in the Olympics on her 16th birthday - zebony is a gelding. Alas it is not to be. She is just going to have to ride the original zebony in the Olympics. He should be well broke by then - unfortunately he keeps eating the carrot stick and those are getting expensive. Maybe I should break down and buy one of those plastic ones the Parellis sell.

[BelladonnaLily]

I'm sure you can find someone local that has a stallion you can turn it out with...no need to spend lots on stud fees. Check craigslist...

[BelladonnaLily]

Whoops, just read your last post...

[flshgordon]

OMG :eek: :eek: :eek:

My 2yo nephew has been thrown from this VERY SAME PONY! You must have gotten him from a horse trader in TX right?

But boy can he stick this guy now-and he plays some jazzy tunes! :lol:

[Bluey]

Everyone is getting so worked up about the breeding of our zebony and although the resulting baby would indeed be suitable for my daughter to train and ride in the Olympics on her 16th birthday - zebony is a gelding. Alas it is not to be. She is just going to have to ride the original zebony in the Olympics. He should be well broke by then - unfortunately he keeps eating the carrot stick and those are getting expensive. Maybe I should break down and buy one of those plastic ones the Parellis sell.

A gelding?
Don't worry, I can give you the phone number of our vet, that has several successful clones already on the ground and can provide you with a whole passel of zonky clones, if the pair becomes very famous and you chose to go that route, of course.:cool:

[Ambrey]

If the zony was a mare, I was going to suggest you breed her to The Ambassador. Then you could call the resulting foal a Zamboni!

[Ambrey]

You know, I was thinking that when I was a kid, we didn't fall off of our zonies.

It must be because:

a) people don't beat their children enough.
b) kids these days are just too fat.
c) illegal immigration.

What do you think?

[Valeureux]

No need for a pelham! Just rig up a bicycle chain and stick that it!

And BTW, your daughter is adorable :)

[DressageGeek "Ribbon Ho"]

Are the other children jealous of your daughter's zebony? Perhaps they are causing the zebony to become startled and spook.

[Weighaton]

No the other girls are not jealous because they are busy getting thrown off of their own pony, Elvis.

http://pets.webshots.com/photo/2209677390082183223nXVimq?vhost=pets

Actually, Elvis is the sweetest, cutest little thing ever. We have only had him about two weeks and we can't imagine life without him. I am already planning how I am going to be driving him when I am an old grandmother.

[sidepasser]

Dang you got cute kids with the prettiest blue eyes...must be genetics from you of course! Nice pony too!

Just luv some cute little girls and ponies..I went to Lori's and got my little girl (not mine really, but she rides here, age 6) and her new pony some PINK Bell boots..lol..and some PINK polo wraps..

I love dressing up ponies for little girls..now if I can just find a hot pink pony pad cheap.

[DressageGeek "Ribbon Ho"]

Weighaton, how do you stand being assaulted by all that adorableness?

[TheHorseProblem]

I love that you're starting her out in a snaffle. No need for harsh bits at that age.

http://pets.webshots.com/photo/2419680180082183223hRFBWj

[Addison]

I cannot believe how fancy these lead line zonies are becoming these days!

He looks just a bit inverted so you might need a chiropractor to work him over three times a week before Devon. Although his ears are up and he looks happy you never know what may be going on with their backs.

[catknsn]

What you should do is discover his true zebranality and invest in some of those kholrabi sticks we keep hearing about, and that way he will become a safe zebra and you won't have to worry about being afraid and wearing a zebra riding helmet

WIN. :D

But I gotta say, Ambrey's comment is a close second!

[sketcher]

Well, if you do find a way to breed it I think you should breed it to a arapintaloosa.

Let's see, what would that make? :D

[Weighaton]

Weighaton, how do you stand being assaulted by all that adorableness?


Because they temper their adorableness with a healthy dose of if you do that again I am going to beat the living daylights out of you!!

[Penthilisea]

It's a reality folks.
http://www.dreamhorse.com/show_horse.php?form_horse_id=1464291

Pic #3 in that ad is a wee one, no shoes or helmet on a 3 year old zebra. *shudder*

[trubandloki]

I love that you're starting her out in a snaffle. No need for harsh bits at that age.

http://pets.webshots.com/photo/2419680180082183223hRFBWj

You might want to check the sizing though, that bit looks a little too large for her.

:yes::lol: