Wild Pony Sale

J and I went to the Grayson Highland Festival on Saturday.

 There was bluegrass music,

 arts and crafts vendors,

 and Hobo pies. (apple butter between two slices of bread then fried over a fire)

 But the main attraction is always the "wild" pony sale.  These are ponies that live in the park and are rounded up each year and the offspring sold as a fund raiser to help continue to care for the herd.  I say "wild" because hikers are always feeding and petting them.

 And despite signs posted all around the sale pens,

 people just acted like it was a big petting zoo.  I don't think the ponies minded at all.

Anyway, it was a gorgeous day and a large turnout for the sale.  I think they averaged well over $400 each and they had 22 to sell.  The high seller went for $875.  To keep me from getting caught up and bidding, J reminded me that was much more than I paid for Draper. So sadly, no little new pony at the 4R's.