A Pony Named Bart

This story is written through Bart’s observations and thoughts of his life from early memories to the present day.

As well as telling his story it is also educational. Bart teaches many aspects of horse and pony care. He explains his early training, both as a riding and driving pony. He tells his readers about the many animals who live in the New Forest and life in this magical place.

It is presented with warmth and humour and provides an insight into the lives of these noble creatures.

Angela Hobbs has loved horses, ponies, and donkeys since she was 18 months old. Her first much-loved donkey was a toy named ‘Neddy’. Riding and owning horses have been her lifelong passion. Over the years she has ridden a UK Chasers cross country course, attended many riding club activities, learned carriage driving then competed at the Royal Windsor Horse Show, and recently received training for novice level western riding. A few years ago, Angela obtained her British Horse Society Horse Owners Certificate stages 1-4. She gained valuable experience as a youngster by working voluntarily, weekends and evenings, for 10 years at a thoroughbred stud in Surrey.

She now lives in Somerset with her husband and ‘a pony named Bart’.