Jamestown Christmas Parade- December 5th

Mom was SO excited when the lady called to ask if Teddy (the pony) could be in the Christmas parade this year. She wanted so badly for Reilly to ride Teddy in the parade! I honestly didn't know if Reilly would do it once she saw all the thousands of people around. I didn't know if she would get scared or anxious or anything. But, I went along with it!! Mom and Reilly spent lots of time out at the barn Sunday morning getting all the equipment and tack together. Then they took ribbons and bows and shiny things and tied them all in Teddy's main and tail. Mom even had some antlers to put on Teddy's head to make him look like a reindeer! Reilly had a big Santa hat to wear and mom had one to match. As mom's friend pulled up with the horse trailer, Reilly couldn't wait to help Teddy get on the trailer all by herself!! And sure enough, she lead him right on it without him even hesitating one second!




I must say, I was absolutely blown away at how well she did!! Not only was she SO patient waiting for the parade to start (she and mom had to get there so early so they could get in line) but she sat so big up on Teddy and just waved from side to side at all the people lining the streets! It was just too cute. And she had a blast!!

this was a miniature horse that was also walking near Teddy...how stinkin' cute is he!!