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“Tony the Pony” and the Eikonikos Equestrian Dream

2022-08-11 by Phil Butler

Tony the Pony

Unlikely heroes emanate from essential traditions. This equestrian story reveals many truths we’ve forgotten. And of course, Tony the Pony.

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