Kirsten - Neat pictures-this is the first time I've actually seen anyone ride an Icelandic - we don't have those here. Don't worry about falling off, the pony isn't very high so I don't think you'll get hurt. Glad to see you're being smart about wearing a helmet though. Horses and ponies are pretty surefooted, trust it to not go where it knows it will be unsafe. You'll be hooked in no time and probably will end up owning your own...lucky you.