Comments on: Victoria Bylin: City Girl on Horseback

By: Bonnie King

Bonnie King — Sat, 29 Aug 2009 15:40:31 +0000

Hi Vicki!! I not only remember the Wonder Horse, but I actually still have it and it is in great shape with original springs. My granddaughter who is now just turning 30 rode it when she was little. I think I am going to pass it on down to her on her birthday on Sept. 1st. I have tried to do an internet search on this horse and could not find out anything until I came across your site. You even offered the picture of the one I have, light brown with springs. Thanks for the information.

By: Anita mae

Anita mae — Sat, 13 Jun 2009 02:16:15 +0000

Hey Vicki, I’m ridin’ in late, but…

When I was around 8, my brother had a spring horse but we were too big to ride on it.

When I was 12, my dad traded our mini-bike for an ornery Shetland pony. When we tried to mount it, it stepped on our toes. Once on, it tried to bite our knees. If we got it going, it would trot. Not a nice easy walk or a smooth lope, but a butt-thumping trot.

A few years ago we raised goats and showed them in the big world-renowned Canadian Agribition. One of the prizes was for a goat race for which we needed a hobby goat. You know, like the hobby horse, but with a goat head. Of course we couldn’t buy one, but I’m fair with the sewing machine, so we made out own and attached them to a broom stick from the hardware store. Got a lot of compliments, too.

By: Victoria Bylin

Victoria Bylin — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 11:40:53 +0000

Hi Winnie, The Wonder Horse turns into a tradition, I think. When my parents bought the one for my oldest son, it took us all down memory lane. I’m sure those future grandkids will enjoy it : )

Hi Cheryl! What a sweet picture of your cousin “feeding” his horse. Tinker Toys and Lincoln Logs would fit the era, too. I’d love to visit Walnut, Iowa! Thanks for the tip!

By: Victoria Bylin

Victoria Bylin — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 11:38:11 +0000

Hi Patricia, A blue, pink and yellow rocking horse sounds adorable,the stuff of a little girl’s dreams. I’m glad you still have the one your brother-in-law made. It’s a family heirloom.

By: Cheryl St.John

Cheryl St.John — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 03:29:21 +0000

My cousin a couple years younger than me had a red wooden horse on strings and frame, and he rode it non-stop. He fed it colored wooden building pegs. I saw one in Walnut Iowa, the antique capitol of the world (little trivia there for ya) and took a photo for him.