“....pony washing time can often turn into a real family fun afternoon. Mum’s pet lamb Nugget decided to join in one afternoon. She was gently haltered using Mum’s unique, young stock halter innovation of soft stockings, and put in the line-up of waiting animals. She was given a full bath in the garden wheelbarrow and cuddled dry with towels. From this, Nugget emerged; soft, fluffy, coal black and as adorable as ever; she was now ready for her baby bottle of milk formula.”                      “....I rode Molly and she bucked me off in the Pleasure Pony class....”

“....When Dad began his racing career, he was much in demand due to his light weight. Dad rode at 44 kg and needed the heaviest saddle, several saddle cloths and a lead bag full, to make the required weight.”  “....we got to the property that is called The Rocking Vee. The Rocking Vee is also the brand used on all the stock, to show they belong to my grandma and grand pop.”  “.... our latest pony project is Horse Rescue Honey. Our family is short term fostering this beautiful four year old mare for Horse Rescue Australia.......the aim is to prepare her for a potential long term lease with a teenager who will love her. I get to do a lot of work with Honey because she is meant for a child.”   Little Australian Pony Girl is illustrated with lively photographs. The book is available direct from Ingrid for $25 including postage and handling.  Large print My book, Little Australian Pony Girl was published in Large Print format. My mother would not have been able to read it otherwise. One of my goals is to make as wide a range of reading choices possible, available to people with visual difficulties.

Recently published Empathy and Reading; Food for Thought in December 2010 edition of The Abbey Guardian. Laid-back Determination in the March 2011 edition of Reader’s Digest.  Dalmeny in the 1960s in June 15th 2011 edition of Rural Press, Narooma N.S.W.  Dorothy Thomsen  in October 26th 2011 edition of Rural Press, Narooma  N.S.W. Christmas Nativity, a short story in the anthology, Strands of Pearls; A 30 Year Celebration of Women Writers. A Wonderful Tale in The People's Friend Winter Fiction Special Number 53, November 2011     Contact Email: escaliba@y7mail.com Phone: 02 9652 0462 Mail: 12 Munros Lane          Glenorie N.S.W. 2157               Dorothy Thomsen  in October 26th 2011 edition of Rural Press, Narooma  N.S.W.   ·       Christmas Nativity, a short story in the anthology, Strands of Pearls; A 30 Year Celebration of Women Writers.   .