That's my husband standing right there with his hand on his halter. Yes. he could've probably reared up and bucked and twisted and took off down the hayfield. or... he could've did exactly what happened.. nothing. But, yes, my husband had a hold just in case. We are excellent parents and I don't need another "expert" on this forum to try and make me feel otherwise.
Is that a pit bull for your avatar? I think I would be taking much more of a risk with that dog full grown and in my living room than with my son on that sweet horse and my husband holding onto his halter. Accidents happen all the time and.. .from what I've read about in the paper... many more accidents happen from pit bulls in which everyone "thought was a friendly dog" than putting a little boy on a lazy pony with daddy right there by his side..
You know what would be really funny.. if you didn't even have kids. It seems like those are the ones who are the most "concerned" but have little experience justify those concerns. If you think that was not responsible, you should see my 1 yr. old when I buckle him into my 3 yr. old's power wheels gator and watch them go flying into the field full blast!
I guess they'll grow up strong... livin on the edge
And, yes, he was lazy and slow and I was being an adult and judging the situation as it unfolded and making a responsible decision for my children. My son was giving him a hug and asked if he could hop on. I thought the situation was under control and really let my hair down on that one. You know, I almost didn't post that photo because I knew there would be some nag trying to show how much more knowledgable they are about horses and whatever else... never fails
edited because I have to reread my posts a gazillion times so no one attacks me for something else
