Ponies are cute, say some. Ponies are stubborn, say others. In this children's book, one who knows best tells the story: Shetland pony Gillian herself. Gillian's grandmother was famous for once throwing off a real English princess. But Gillian would never do such a thing. She specializes in beginners who are still a bit wobbly in the saddle. However, with boys who come wearing cowboy hats and carrying lassos, thinking they can reenact the adventures of Buffalo Bill, she can be quite different. With these pesky kids, she plods particularly slowly in a circle. The clever Gillian knows: When it comes to people, it's important to keep a tight grip on the reins...