Rogier my son usually enjoys spending time with the old mare. He can patiently groom and hug and both having  a great time.

The riding goes pretty good as well. The mare Ilonka is so sweet and willing to do what the 7 year old on her bag is expecting of her.

The horse doesn't care whether my son is sitting straight up or laying on her bud with his legs pointing forward... It's all fine with her. If she is having her doubts about the communication she just stops and looks back at him. Almost with a frown on her horse face. Asking in body language.. what do you mean??? 

When they finished their teamwork, Rogier is so proud of himself. He just cheers it out! And Ilonka, the pony is just standing and snoozing away.