By Sarah Kean

Last year I had my dream come true. I got to care for a Newfoundland pony for an entire summer - my best summer ever. The horse's name is Kit. Kit is a 26-year-old Newfoundland pony who lives on St. Brendan's Island in Bonavista Bay, Newfoundland. She is very loving and I treasure her so much. Her owners are Gerald and Brenda and they love horses just like me.

Although I don't live in St. Brendan's, my mom was working at the clinic there that summer so that is where I would be spending my vacation.

One day, I asked Gerald and Brenda if I could have a ride on Kit. They said they would let me do much more than ride her - to my delight and surprise, they asked if I could take care of her for the summer. I couldn't believe my ears. I was speechless! I had my own horse!

When I got her to my house in St. Brendan's I spent time getting used to her and she got used to me. We formed a strong bond together. I put Kit out in a massive field full of grass and raspberries. She ate grass all the time. She was very content there.

Every time I went outside, Kit would "winnie" to me and I got to ride her every day. I rode her out to Ron's Store all by myself every night to get a snack. Ron always saved something nice for Kit, too.

When we had to leave to go back home it was very hard to say goodbye to Kit. Hopefully I will see her again sometime. Kit might get sold, but I pray with all my heart that I will get to take care of her again. If I get to take Kit again some summer I might rebuild an old barn that is in the field at our house in St. Brendan's. I'm going to paint the inside purple. It will be perfect for her.