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)
Desgar
A great, yet unfortunate, story. I've never been on a horse, and after reading this, I'm glad. :) Your advice is golden. Porky Pine (from Pogo) always said "don't take life so seriously, it ain't nohow permanent!" Welcome back, Dave!
Wolfmanw
Wonderful Image and Story Dave. I am still laughing over this one. Beautifully Done my friend
scifibabe
LOL - oh, you poor thing you. This story is hysterical. I can soooo relate to this. When I was a kid I tried to ride a pony and instead of it doing a gentle ride it proceeded to stand up on its hind legs and I fell off the back of the horse. Boy, did my back and butt hurt. And YOU, poor thing, got scrapped off three times! What a plugger you are. I never rode another horse again. Guess the saying is true that you should get back on the horse and not let it defeat you. Although in your case, I'm not sure this paid off! :) On to the picture. I LOVE the vibrant colors in this and the textures are fabulous. Great forest scenery and wonderful lighting. I gotta say that the thing I really enjoy about this picture is the way you've posed that horse. He just looks so snotty - has that look about him that says 'hmmmph, I showed him!'. (You got the horse to smile just right.) Of course, the expressions on the kids' faces are priceless. Well done, my friend. Bravo!
erlandpil
Nice picture again erland
STEVIEUKWONDER
Oh, this is lovely work Dave. It's good to reminisce. Steve :o)
Rausen
I guess it was frustrating 4 u as a kid, hehe anyway it was fun.
Magick_Lady
terrific story and as for the overall image ist gorgeous and the facial expressions is 5+++++++++++++++++++++++ again , well done
zoren
I guess three times was enough to to be wary of this poney.... luckily you were not to damaged physically. My grandfather sold horses (poneys) and he used to have me ride them to show potential buyers how gentle they were with me on them. ahhhh the good ole' days. nice work!!
loligagger
You poor kid what a nasty horse,but what a funny story.Thanks for sharing and the image is great as always!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
tennesseecowgirl
awwww you are such a great story teller.. you should write childrens books, you have a real talent and really touch people. This reminded me of my grandparents they owned acres and acres of orange groves and we use to run and play in them and occasionly ride through them.... what great memories..
priss117
hahahahaha To funny!!!!!!!!!! Reminds me of my horse I had in the younger teens. I hated my sister ( lol ) and I think the horse felt that. Everytime my sister would try and ride my horse he would take her with her and throw her. hahahahaha Gosh I would laugh so hard. hahaha Thanks for the funny reminded. Think I will call my sister ( we love each other now ) and remind her of that. hahaha
ragouc
Cool scene. Very good pose and composition.
Starlift
Great redner and story - love the expressons! I can really relate to this - I had nearly the same thing happen to me at 9, and to this day I won't get on a horse. Keep up the great work!
Tuggy
What a wonderful story..LOL....This is a wonderful image I love it..I just love your stories, I look forward to when you post a new image and a story to go with it...Jen
bcrathburn
well this was a great story and the render is wonderful. so glad you finally let go of that other stuff, this put a smile on my face. havea great day ****
julesart
Very cute image and story Dave. At least you tried more than once, that shows spirit my friend. I had a pony when I was young at my granddad's farm. He raised all sorts of animals. I used to visit every summer to take care of Beauty. That was her name. She was snow white. A beautiful pony that turned into a very strong and powerful horse. My granddad ended up selling her. It broke my heart. Thanks for the walk down memory lane. By the way my twin couldn't ride her. She always found a way to knock him off. Lol!
GOLDILOCKSUK
What a lovely family story Dave and the picture depicts it well if that's the right word lol! I tried to ride bareback once and bumped right back off the horses bottom and lay winded on the floor lol never again! I am sorry it hurt you at the time. Cathy xoxoxo
drahzar
Beautiful story and beautiful image.
rainbows
a wondeful artwork and story dear Dave, splendid work. Thank your for the dedication to all of us. Hugs. Di. xx
Igolochka
Wow, Dave, thanks for sharing your story, my friend, it's real pleasure to see your new work and to hear new story:) Thank you for sharing:)
RubyT
SWEET!!!! FAVE FAVE FAVE FAVE FAVE!!! I'm so happy to see your wonderful art and I'm excited for your sharing with us a bit of yourself! I love getting to have a brand new childhood each time I get to view your artwork!! That's right, get back on that pony and ride! Cheers and hugs to you my friend!
Black-Carrie
Beautiful little story, cute image!
bpclarke
LOL I have met horses like that in my past too. My uncle had one that liked to do the tree thing and when walking across his field, he would nip your butt. ;o) Excellent story and image. You'll have to ask me about my first training job. :oD Hugs, Bunny
Syltermermaid
LOL, it seems this little ponny didn't like littel guys!!! Maybe it made bad experiance??? However, thank you for this wonderful story and image!!! It makes me happy to see you posting again!! Thank you! Hugs Ute
JaneEden
This reminded me of my daughter when she was only a child and that nearly every dog, cat, horse she ever tried to befriend would either scratch her or bite her. My friend had a pony and we were all giving her a stroke to which she seemed to enjoy, but when my daughter tried the pony bit her tummy - really strange. You can say at least Dave that you did try but try again which showed true courage when you were only young, a courage that has stayed with you. Thank goodness your grandpa made sure the pony could not do that again to you - Fantastic artwork again full of detail, thank you for all your wonderful art in your fabulous gallery, you are indeed very gifted in taking us all back to our young days. - huge hugs Jane xx
HeartsRender
Wonderful scene my dear friend! Hugs Jenny
crys-laura
Gostei muito da história do pônei...acho que ele tinha trauma de meninos, algum deve te-lo machucado. A imagem é linda!
doarte
Grand work Dave ... and your rebound is superb...You have a friend in me. And this image is a place for all of us to learn the slender of it all. Bravo my friend!
danob
Wonderful image and story I can also relate too .. Happy to see you posting again my friend
BenBischop
This is great work, Luv the Story....the expression on the girl and the horse is cool....Spawn of Satan....LOL...;)