A wealthy ranch owner's gift of a wild pony means young Scotty can finally ride the seven miles to and from school, and he and the horse become fast friends. But the pony gets away and is sheltered as ...

Vivian Tognazzini smiles as she rides a pony at Waller Park in the Santa Maria Valley. Pony rides have been provided at the park since the late 1960s, hosting generations of youngsters. Credit: Janene ...