My Soapbox for Equestrian Writings
You’ve got to give this young rider a lot of credit for his sheer stick-to-it-ness. Or, is the velcro on his breeches? Anyhow, the commentary is an amusing take on the inside of a pony’s brain. It reminds me of Penelope and Kipper, Thelwell’s memorable creations.
Read MoreWhen I was growing up, “Thelwell ponies” were part of the lexicon. Those fat, willful ponies with their determined young riders captured the imaginations of young and old equestrians. Norman Thelwell (1923-2004) was a British illustrator who created the intrepid Penelope and her beloved pony Kipper. His first cartoon appeared in Punch in 1953 and […]
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