LuluHB, I'd love to know too. I've ruled out getting a horse for the next few years while the kids are still young. Plus I want to make sure the kids really really REALLY want one and that it isn't a passing phase before we commit to getting them a horse/pony. I miss riding terribly but wrestle with both time and the what-ifs. Can't look after kids if I get hurt.

Our old boy is still going. He's looking every bit his old age though now and makes me terribly sad but forever grateful he's still with us and I now live on the property with him so can care for him properly in his twilight years.