When Anna Belton's parents presented her with a talented new pony, it seemed
she had been dreadfully over-horsed. The six-year-old, fourteen hand mare
"Fleur" had so terrified her previous owner she had been turned away
virtually ever since being backed.
Anna soon discovered why. Fleur had a real attitude problem, plus an
extremely bossy streak. Flattened ears greeted visitors and a rider on her
back was only tolerated if there was no alternative. Not surprisingly, Anna
eventually gave up on Fleur and spent her time with her beloved, outgrown
pony, Sapphire.
Fleur was put on an Equilibra and forage diet, but as she was not being
ridden, Anna's parents decided to sell the pony. Anna, however, surprised
everyone and pleaded to keep Fleur. Her exasperated mother told her they
would keep the pony only if Anna rode her at a show.
Anna has less than a week to practice but found that sympathetic handing and
an Equilibra diet had worked wonders, Fleur was now less difficult. The
following weekend Anna and Fleur amazed everyone, competing at the first
show either of them had ever entered, they actually won their class.
In recognition of her courage and success, Equilibra are delighted to
present Anna with an Equilibra Achievement Award.
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