…you discover a sign like this at a city park.
I photographed this at Earl B. Himle Memorial Park in Hayfield, Minnesota, population around 1,300. Credit goes to my husband for spotting the sign.
Check back as I bring you a three-part series of posts from Hayfield.
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Minnesota Prairie Roots 
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Ah, yes, how well I remember the lyrics to that song…
Ponies are a huge problem in the Hayfield/Blooming Prairie area. We are constantly under the risk of being trampled by them. Donkeys, not so much. 🙂
That explains the sign.
And may I add…. we used to live midway between Blooming Prairie and Hayfield and one could expect a pony stampede from either direction.
So “no pony” signs in B P parks also?
I will have to keep my eye out for them. Now that our rural parish has closed, our congregation was moved to Blooming Prairie. The church is across from the park – but I have to say, no sign of stampedes yet. 🙂
Alright, be careful. I came across a “Cowboy Church” in Pleasant Grove on this same day trip. Just sayin’. Post forthcoming soon.
People, dogs and skateboards are okay there I guess!
Didn’t see a ban on those. Likely not a hard surface for skateboarders, though.
Well, I was being a bit facetious.. lol
I understand the “NO Horses/Ponies” restriction due to the playground location. Would not want kids playing around horse/pony exhaust if you catch my drift!
Good one, Don.
The reality of a sign like this is what makes Rural life so out of the ordinary and interesting! I like it!
Agree.
The horses and ponies part cracked me up but I can see kids trying to drive ATV’s and dirt bikes… boys
Definitely the equine ban that had me laughing.