A Pegasus Flying Lesson
So, you're the new owner of a majestic winged horse, but there's one eensy little problem with the whole thing: You have no idea how to fly the beast. Well, you're in luck. I've sensed your predicament and have provided for you some tips on how to fly your brand new pegasus buddy*.
*Any injuries resulting from "A Pegasus Flying Lesson" are not my responsibility, and therefore, I am going to give a brief warning. FLY AT YOUR OWN RISK. Thank you.
#1) First of all, you need to become friends with your pegasus. These creatures have been known for being skittish around new people, so take it slowly. Walk towards them in a non-aggressive stance, avoiding eye contact right away. (They don't like it if you look at their eyes right away; I've been told they're self-conscious about the shape and size of them.) If your pegasus starts snorting and getting all angry looking, back away slowly until the next day. If your pet gets very happy and prances around it's stall, then it's safe to proceed to step #2.
#2) Now that you're best buddies with Mr. Pegasus (Or Miss, Ms., Mrs. Pegasus), and I presume that it has not eaten you because it was angry. Congrats on making it this far!
Alright, now that you've established that you just want to be BFF's, it's time to see if the pegasus will let you pet it. Quickly reach out your hand (pegasuses can easily be annoyed if you're too slow) and give it one pat on the nose. If it doesn't react, it's safe to rapidly repeat the pat. If the pegasus responds to the second pat, this is going to be an easy-going flying pony. If, however, the pegasus responds to the first pat, be warned: this one's going to be a rebel pegasus; it's going to be going after the rainbow muffins you baked when your back is turned.
#3) Well, now that your pegasus's personality has been found, climb up on the pegasus, side-saddle. If you're a guy, you still have to ride it this way. The pegasus hates it when you ride regularly because its kind has only carried princesses before, who always rode side-saddle. If you accidentally ride the horse the wrong way, it will dump you off its back, hopefully on the ground unless you happened to be in the air before getting on it. Not sure how that'd work.
#4) Since you haven't been dumped off the pegasus because you followed my instructions and rode side-saddle like a princess, you need to figure out how to get the beastie in to the air. For this step, there's not much advice I can give you. Each pegasus needs some kind of bribery to get up into the air. Some like it if you sing (something classical is rumored to work the best), others want to you do some dance moves or gymnastics. And the most stubborn ones need you to do some dare-devil stunts before they'll head up to the clouds.
#5) Finally, you're up in the air. Yay you! Now you need to learn how to steer the little horsie. With most of the winged ponies, you tug once on the mane to turn left, tug once on the right to turn right. (The occasional mentally challenged pegasus might have opposite commands: left to turn right, right to turn left, etc.) To go down, pat its shoulder twice, to go up, poke its neck once. It takes a while to master the art of pegasus riding, but with a wee bit of practice, you'll be riding them like a pro!
#6 = OPTIONAL) If you really want to be able to do fun tricks and loop-de-loops on your flying pony, you'll have to resort to more bribery. This time though, it's a food bribery. Rumor has it that the little beasties are rather fond of quiche, but steer clear of boiled cabbage sandwiches, those will make the pegasus your new enemy.
And there we have it. My wonderful guide to flying in the air with a pegasus.
Is there any sort of random things you would like me to blog about? I'd be happy to blog about it as long as it's appropriate!
~Seana
*Any injuries resulting from "A Pegasus Flying Lesson" are not my responsibility, and therefore, I am going to give a brief warning. FLY AT YOUR OWN RISK. Thank you.
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| See? Even Barbie learned to fly the winged horse! |
#2) Now that you're best buddies with Mr. Pegasus (Or Miss, Ms., Mrs. Pegasus), and I presume that it has not eaten you because it was angry. Congrats on making it this far!
Alright, now that you've established that you just want to be BFF's, it's time to see if the pegasus will let you pet it. Quickly reach out your hand (pegasuses can easily be annoyed if you're too slow) and give it one pat on the nose. If it doesn't react, it's safe to rapidly repeat the pat. If the pegasus responds to the second pat, this is going to be an easy-going flying pony. If, however, the pegasus responds to the first pat, be warned: this one's going to be a rebel pegasus; it's going to be going after the rainbow muffins you baked when your back is turned.
#3) Well, now that your pegasus's personality has been found, climb up on the pegasus, side-saddle. If you're a guy, you still have to ride it this way. The pegasus hates it when you ride regularly because its kind has only carried princesses before, who always rode side-saddle. If you accidentally ride the horse the wrong way, it will dump you off its back, hopefully on the ground unless you happened to be in the air before getting on it. Not sure how that'd work.
#4) Since you haven't been dumped off the pegasus because you followed my instructions and rode side-saddle like a princess, you need to figure out how to get the beastie in to the air. For this step, there's not much advice I can give you. Each pegasus needs some kind of bribery to get up into the air. Some like it if you sing (something classical is rumored to work the best), others want to you do some dance moves or gymnastics. And the most stubborn ones need you to do some dare-devil stunts before they'll head up to the clouds.
#5) Finally, you're up in the air. Yay you! Now you need to learn how to steer the little horsie. With most of the winged ponies, you tug once on the mane to turn left, tug once on the right to turn right. (The occasional mentally challenged pegasus might have opposite commands: left to turn right, right to turn left, etc.) To go down, pat its shoulder twice, to go up, poke its neck once. It takes a while to master the art of pegasus riding, but with a wee bit of practice, you'll be riding them like a pro!
#6 = OPTIONAL) If you really want to be able to do fun tricks and loop-de-loops on your flying pony, you'll have to resort to more bribery. This time though, it's a food bribery. Rumor has it that the little beasties are rather fond of quiche, but steer clear of boiled cabbage sandwiches, those will make the pegasus your new enemy.
And there we have it. My wonderful guide to flying in the air with a pegasus.
Is there any sort of random things you would like me to blog about? I'd be happy to blog about it as long as it's appropriate!
~Seana
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