My Little Pony

Charm

Studying mammals at our house is a breeze.  In fact, the hardest part is choosing from the wide array of volunteers.

Lesson 14 in Primary Language Lessons is titled, "The Care of Pets."  The pupil is to answer the following questions using complete statements.

Pretty Pony

If you had a pony, how would you take care of him?

What would you give him to eat?

What does a pony need besides food?

Tell some things that should not be done to a pony.

What could the pony do for you?

Claire giggled, not much imagination was required to thoroughly answer those questions.

Knock, knock!

A: I do have a pony.  These are all pictures of her.  I take care of her by petting her every day.  She eats grass in the summer.  I give her hay in the winter.  I used to give her feed, but the veterinarian told me to stop because she did not need it.  Besides food, a pony needs love and care.  She needs water.  She needs exercise every day.  She needs a spot in which to lay.  She needs her hoofs trimmed every month.  She needs shots once a year.  You should never spank a pony unless it is necessary.  You should never ride a pony when her feet are sore.  Do not go behind a horse because she might kick you.  If you train your horse with feed, she will come when you call.  A pony will let you ride on her back.  A pony can be trained to stand still while you trim her feet.