Hi !
My name is Iddy (short for Idris). My friend Ken and I are the new Carousel Riding Club mascots. We are two-year-old miniature Shetlands. I am a 7.2hh black dun and Ken is a 7.3hh palomino.
Some of you might have seen me at the Felthorpe XC training and HT. I went all the way around the course. It was great fun! I even led one of the big horses through the water, which was up to my knees at the time. So, you see, I am clearly indispensable to the Club. It was wonderful that so many people stopped to talk to me.
Ken and I might be small but we don’t let that stop us. We love getting out and about, meeting people and trying new things. Our humans keep us pretty busy, whether that’s going out for walks, being long-reined or showing. I’m always up for a bit of fancy dress. And there’s always one of our big friends at home who needs a companion for something or other.
We are very playful and spend a lot of time play fighting and chasing each other around the field. We also have quite a few toys, which we make full use of. We are both gentle, friendly and sociable with other horses and humans. We are told that we are cheeky but I would say that we simply have lively, spirited personalities. I particularly like being the centre of attention. I always want to be in the thick of things and I have serious FOMO. I am a bold and brave little chap and I like to dive right into everything. Ken is more reflective and does things in his own time. Frankly, he can be a bit stubborn. I am definitely the boss of Ken. After all, someone has to keep him in line.
Come and see us at Carousel shows and events this year. We look forward to meeting you!
And don’t forget to check back here next month for the latest installment of our adventures. I might even let Ken get a word in.
Love Iddy and Ken
Diary update : Sunday 6th. April 2025 went for a ride to Blackwater Farm, Lenwade.The Carousel were having a competition there. I made lots of friends. Met the Chair person for the Carousel “Jacko” (he’s my friend so I can call him that). By the way Ken stayed at home. (He got up late so couldn’t come).
He said I could Try Dressage and even have a go at Show Jumping. I’ve got some more pictures of that. I’ll find them up for you and put them on my Page