How do you know when to get a pony for your child? Well....maybe its when he asks for one? Henry (eight years old) surprised us and asked. We took him out looking for "the right one" and more so, to see if thinking about it was the same as actually doing it. Turns out, he really liked being a rider. Crimson Acres was nice enough to let us try this one out, but she isn't the right one. We are looking for a small gelding...possibly a mule...and temperment is #1. We are set up for it so we'll be patient and wait until we find one that is perfect.