Bitsy in the creek

On Saturday, Scott and I took Bitsy for a walk in the woods at Dawn of Promise Farm. Here are a couple pictures of her at the creek. She got into a pickle when she stepped into a spot where the bottom was silty and soft. It was a VERY scary moment! My heart was pounding when the creek bottom swallowed her to her belly! Thank goodness for the wonderful sense of Connemaras. She stayed calm and listened to me encourage her to pull herself out. She got her front legs out on the bank straight in front of her and pulled her hindquarters out next. We didn't want her to be afraid of water crossing so we found a different spot (rockier bottom) to cross the creek. Smart pony that she is, she tested the footing with her front feet than turned and stomped it twice with her back foot. She decided all was well and stepped out into the water. She continued on the walk with us as if nothing spooky had happened. Three cheers for Connemaras!