Limbo Pony: (For My Friends) by magnus073
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I planned on doing a image for a very kind lady but think it best to release this instead considering recent events.I'll do my dedication for my friend when the focus can be on her as it should be. A while back a friend of mine Paul, aka pjlawson was a bit down and I told him this story from my youth to try and cheer him up. In all honesty I never planned on sharing it with anyone else but after thinking it over I decided now would be the perfect time to do so. This is one of those silly and embarrassing stories we all have from our past and I hope it will show people not to take things so seriously. I think we all need to learn to laugh at ourselves from time to time to keep things in perspective. Hope it gave someone a laugh, please have a great weekend and thank you my friends for your support of me in recent weeks.
Dave
Limbo Pony: (For My Friends)
When Veronica and I were small we spent weekends at our Grandparents farm.They had horses but we were too small to ride that is until one day Grandpa brought home a pony. Neither Veronica nor I had ever been on a pony before so we were excited and nervous.Veronica went first and was placed on the pony's back and he gently walked around the yard in a small circle almost like a ride. Thinking I was in for the same treatment I was all smiles as Grandpa placed me on the Pony and then let go. To my shock the pony took off at a much faster pace like he had a purpose. To make matters worse it had no intention of taking a casual stroll around the yard with me on it, instead as if possessed it headed for a tree with low branches and scraped me off sending me crashing and screaming to the ground. Battered, bleeding and crying they told me it was a accident and took me inside to put medicine on my cuts. Mean while Veronica went for another ride and as before it was like a gentle merry go round as the pony took her around the yard. Thinking this was just a fluke and the pony was spooked Grandpa lifted me up and placed me on the pony again. In a repeat performance the darn pony made a bee line for the lowest tree it could find, scraping me off once more. Believe it or not I was talked into getting on the evil little pony a third time as Grandpa promised to lead him using the reigns. For a while it worked and I was starting to enjoy the ride. Then Grandpa let go of the reigns to see if it would be okay finally. The moment he let go the sadistic pony made a dash for the nearest low branch to send me spilling to the ground for the third and final time. As you might guess after that I never rode a pony ever again, and thankfully Grandpa got rid of that spawn of Satan.
Comments (199)
bakapo
awww, poor little Dave. "spawn of Satan" ... good name... the horse looks very smug! I, too, was thrown from a pony in my childhood, not 3 times though. hugs this is a wonderful story, it made me smile. the scene is perfect with Veronica looking so concerned and you looking so confused and upset and leaning away from the evil pony. Grandpa, however, seems to want to try a 4th time! lol! the poses and expressions are wonderful as usual, they pull me right into your scene. nice work my friend, I'm glad you shared this with us, it's a precious story and image.
e-brink
Great story-book stuff, Dave! Fabulous work.
LudyMelltSekher
Good Nights my dear friend Dave, East is a excellent, wonderful artwork. Is a fantastic luxury for my, to visit your gallery, Congratulations!!! A thousand of stars from my** Thank you very much for your commentaries and favorites, Have on a wonderful Sunday. Embrace and kiss in your heart. Luminous Blessings. Ludy It makes me very happy to meet working again!!!! ongratulations for returning!!!
Jay-el-Jay
A fine piece of work.I am just wondering about the possible reason for the pony's fickle actions.Maybe,it just liked girls more than boys for some reason.
dbrv6
lol - Wonderful story and illustration. Lots of guts getting back on - always important. I have ridden horses for about 15yrs now and have met a few like that pony of yours. They indeed can be wonderful or evil incarnate itself depending on if they like you or not.
RobyHermida
ADORO TUS TRABAJOS DAVE.... TU ERES TAN TALENTOSO MI AMIGO, YO SE QUE TU VES LAS COASA CON OJOS LINDOS QUE AMAN LA VIDA... MARAVILLOSO TODO!! BRAVO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ROBY
Iceshark39
Wonderful story and fantastic image! Spawn of Satan, huh? I think I knew that horse..... Beautiful work, Dave, as always, and love your storytelling!
brycek
Wonderful and cute story Dave..I think my cousins had that same pony!!
eekdog
must have taken also a long time on typing this great story in the different langs bro. very adorable and joyous image Dave, never could find horse gear like that on him on the free pages. great expressions on the kids. glad your posting again my friend. lol steve
DennisReed
Delightful story & image Dave! I have experience a few horses with a mean streek. Sometimes you have to take the reigns & pull their teeth out! ;) Nice to have you back posting, and I continue to enjoy the Masterful style you so willingly share with us! Bravo!
LBAMagic
Excellent scene and story. Great to see you posting your artwork again.
dustfae
Been thrown off some ponies in my time too :)They can be quite evil!!!Great story & pic
TheAnimaGemini
So wonderful to see you again posting Dave. Missed your lovely images and stories. This story from your horse ride is cute. Love the little boys expression. ;)))))
renecyberdoc
i love this story,that was really a "Satan",that pony(LOL). very beautiful render,perfectly set,perfect details. a fav to me.
nelli
Dein Bild ist einfach wieder wunderschön weil es aus dem Leben ist eine tolle geschichte hast du dazu geschrieben , und ich finde es wunderschön das du wieder schreibst u dazu auch die Bilder machst ich freue mich schon auf eine eine Geschichte ich drücke dich deine Rosi
NetWorthy
OK Dave, this one gave me an honest to goodness out loud belly laugh! NOT at your misfortune, but as a reminder of the many childhood vignettes we all carry in the backs of our minds! (Sometime I'll have to tell you about the "nice doggie from hell" experience I had as a kid LOL). Another great job, the story and well-composed scene both make for a heart-warming experience - thanks for sharing!
Prematos
Great Story and great image. It´s so good to see you posting again....
UteBigSmile
Very nice story my friend, I appreciate it very much and your Render absolutely realistics, well done. Hug's Ute
Heathcroft
Dave, the parallel of getting back up on a pony after being thrown off hasn't escaped me,and is an excellent way to return to Rendo. As usual it is excellently illustrated and narrated and I enjoyed it very much! Dave
mickuk50
i
m so happy that your posting again dave and that now maybe the nastiness can be put to bed .there are quite a few comparisons here to how you were treated both on here and of course on satans spawn ,which i think is a great name for such an animal .i wish you nothing but the best and as always you`ve put words and picture together perfectly :o) mickcarlx
What a lovely story and beautiful imagination, Dave!!!
Whikadsista
A most excellent render and the story of your childhood. Thanks for sharing
lunaE
Great artwork Dave. Love the expressions include from the horse. The characters are all beautiful and love the background you used. Super job my friend.
Hexekati
Wunderschöne Szene und traurige Geschichte, mein Freund. Wie ich bereits geschrieben habe, hoffe ihr habt den Spaß an Pferde dadurch nicht verloren :)
helanker
LOL ! What a rude pony, which became the reason that you didnt ride a pony ever again. Actually that is a pitty, because another pony might have given you great fun. Thanks for a sweet story and after all those years, funny too. A really excellent scene you have created.
gizmee
That is excellent story Dave...and great picture too...I love it!! :)
capelito
Beautiful story and wonderful scene, Excellent work.
pjlawson
I remember you telling me this story and I felt guilty for laughing back then! lol again! Sorry. I always had fun riding horses when my family went camping. Your story and image depicting your "downfall" (sorry, couldn't resist) are classic. I also remember it lifted my spirits then and now too! You always seem to know when people need a lift and then you create an image and story to get them to laugh. You have a great gift and I thank you!!! :)
chrissy16
Excellent work and render!!!!!
Realm_Of_Illusion
Really nice expressions and poses, well told story :)