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An apricot Poodle puppy sits in a wooden wagon with a shaggy pony in a halter standing close behind it. 19 / 32

A Poodle Puppy Climbed Into the Wagon, and the Pony Took the Lead

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A small apricot Poodle puppy sits in a wooden wagon with his paws on the rail and a wide, open-mouthed smile. A shaggy brown pony stands just behind him, wearing a leather halter with a rope that loops down toward the wagon, her mane hanging in a messy fringe. The backyard around them has patchy grass, a wooden fence and a garden bed, all lit by warm sunshine.

We might call the pony Clover and the puppy Truffle. Truffle looks thrilled to be a passenger, and Clover seems ready to pull him along at a very sensible walking pace. It is the sort of arrangement that only a puppy and a pony could dream up.

Ponies have a long history as working animals, and many enjoy light work like pulling a small cart when properly trained and fitted with the right equipment. A homemade wagon with a halter rope is not a proper harness, so real carts and wagons should only be used with professional guidance and training. Poodle puppies are bright, playful and sensitive, and they enjoy riding in baskets and carts as long as they feel safe. Always keep a puppy secure in any wagon with low sides, and never leave small pets unattended around a pony's feet or wheels. Keep rides gentle and short, and ask a professional if you want to teach a pony to pull.

Truffle looks delighted with his ride, and Clover looks like the calmest driver around.

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