5/26/2023 0 Comments Applejack doll![]() ![]() We don’t have cattle, but at the home that raised him, he was used by a kid working cattle, and I was told he’ll really track a cow. In the interest of honesty, I have to disclose that he can get a little buddy sour if taken out alone by a little kid, but for an adult or more experienced kid, he’s fine going out alone. ![]() As long as he’s out with his friends, he’s a happy horse. ![]() He’ll lead, follow, or ride in the middle of the group, through thick brush or across the water, impervious to a squirrelly kid that keeps dropping a rein or water bottle or wants to try riding backward. He also takes great care of his rider on a trail ride or if the kids want to cruise around the neighborhood. You can plop a baby in the saddle and lead him past a bounce house, knowing he’ll take good care of his passenger. Under saddle, AppleJack is the quietest, most reliable lead-line pony you could ever find, making him a big hit at a birthday party. He loads like a dream, and trailers and boards without any drama. He even loves bath time and stands politely for the vet and farrier. At our house, he’s been exposed to trampolines, bikes, balls, dogs, goats, chickens, fireworks, loud music, birthday parties, balloons, tarps, and every sort of banner, streamer, glitter, or ruffles a kid (or pack of kids) could scrounge up to decorate a pony, and nothing fazes him. He is careful on the ground, so the kids can crawl under and over him and you don’t have to worry about where his feet are. We’re not a family that carries cookies, so he’s not mouthy or nippy at all like spoiled ponies can get. He wants nothing more than a little one to braid that mane and tail all afternoon while singing to him. I’ve caught my daughter sitting criss-cross-applesauce on the ground, cradling his hoof in her lap while he carefully held it up so she could diligently pick away some tenacious mud. He’ll stand all day patiently while they groom him, even without a halter on, gently holding up his feet while they learn how to pick hooves. He LOVES children and actively seeks them out to be pampered and loved on. He’s not just the first to greet you at the gate he is the true pocket pony that will follow you around all day while you do your chores, just in case you have a spare moment for scratches. He is smart, playful, and extremely friendly, like a giant puppy dog. Regarding personality, AppleJack’s is far bigger than he is. They don’t come any prettier than AppleJack with his baby doll head, pretty round hip, silky white mane down to his chest, and a dappled palomino coat as golden as honey, he is sure to fulfill any kid’s dream. At seven years old, he’s got his whole life ahead of him, and at 13.3 hands, he’s the perfect size to teach your kids to ride, but big enough for the grownups to ride too. Meet AppleJack, the sweetest Quarter Pony gelding you’ll ever find. ![]()
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