Playing the Ponies

As you know, I really like My Little Pony stuff. One of my favorite things to do is to make up stories about the My Little Ponies. Often in these stories, the ponies go to parties or have concerts with lots of fireworks. I like to jump around and pretend to be one of the ponies. Usually, Daddy is not too interested in doing My Little Pony stories, but today he made one up. Here it is:

It was an exciting day in Ponyland for today was the day of the great pony race. All the ponies gathered at Pony Downs and the betting was early and furious. The three challengers were Dipsy Do, Twinkle Twirl, and a Pegasus Pony. The steward had to remind the Pegasus Pony that no flying was allowed. "How about just a little flying?" the Pegasus asked. No flying or you'll be DQ'd said the steward.

The three ponies began trash talking. "You're going to spend the whole race looking at the little heart thing on the back of my hoof" Twinkle Twirl said to Dipsy Do. "Well, you're going to be looking at my pony behind with all the little sparkly stars on it" replied Dipsy Do. The Pegasus kept away from the others and plotted how to sneak in a couple of brief wingflaps during the race.

Finally, it was time for the race to being. The ponies were loaded into the gates, trumpets blared, and they were off.

Daddy then called the race in the style of what he told me was legendary race announcer Dave Johnson. It was an exciting race with many lead changes and lots of jostling on the rail.

"And down the stretch they come!" Daddy cried. Dipsy Do managed to just sneak past Twinkle Twirl while the Pegasus finished a close third. All the ponies with the winning betting tickets crowded to the window.

Pinkie Pie was especially delighted for hitting the Exacta. A $2 ticket paid $30.58. Sweet Sparkle, who dropped a c-note betting on Pegasus to win, tore up her ticket in disgust and uttered an epithet about sending the Pegasus to the dog food factory. Still, the ponies agreed that it was a wonderful day at the track.

The End