In our last podcast episode, Ute talked with Claire Eckard, author of the book Race Against Time about the journey of Kyla and her tiny Hackney pony Flash to the Tevis Cup. Today both Kayla and her mom join us to talk about their experience and how Flash became the smallest pony to ever successfully complete the Tevis. It just proves the point: Size doesn’t matter!
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Race Against Time by Claire Eckhard
The true story of a girl and a pony, who found each other and formed a bond. Flash, a Hackney pony, small and feral, and Kyla Law, a young girl, bullied by her peers, with a big heart and the guts to hang on against all odds. This unlikely pair persists through all difficulties and finally finds their happiness and fulfilment in endurance riding. It is a race against time as Kyla is constantly getting older and bigger and Flash is just what he is, a pony.
Our Guests today:
Kyla & Natalie Law (USA)
Mother and daughter, horse lovers and endurance riders from Southern Utah. Follow Kyla and Flash on Facebook:
The Adventures of Flash the Hackney Pony
Don’t forget to check out the resources section in this article!
Highlights
- Bonding with horses
- Preparing for the Tevis Cup
- The experience of outgrowing a pony
Thank you for tuning in and happy trails!
Special Announcement
Today’s episode is sponsored by
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Resources
- EQA Book Club Episode Pony Power
- Race Against Time by Claire Eckhard
- Horse Travel Book List – 44 Inspirational Adventure Books
- 10 Must-Read Horse Books for Adults
- The EQA Eductional Horse Book List
- EQA Book Club Shop
- EQA Online Shop
Thanks for listening to our horse podcast: Conquering the Tevis Cup on a Pony!
