The Christmas Pony

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Growing up, like most horse-crazy little girls, I wished for a horse every Christmas until that glorious day that my parents agreed that an equine addition or two would complete our family. Although the purchases didn’t come at the end of December–it was mid-April, if memory serves–it sure felt like Christmas (time a million) when Taz and Jessie finally arrived.

After I had them, there was no reason to ask for a pony for Christmas; I already had two amazing horses (both of whom are still with us today), why did I need another one? Ironically, it was the following year that I actually did get a horse for Christmas.

Christmas has proven to be a special time of year for Brandy

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Erica Larson, former news editor for The Horse, holds a degree in journalism with an external specialty in equine science from Michigan State University in East Lansing. A Massachusetts native, she grew up in the saddle and has dabbled in a variety of disciplines including foxhunting, saddle seat, and mounted games. Currently, Erica competes in eventing with her OTTB, Dorado.

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