Maybe it's just because Kona is black. I have pretty strong feelings that little kids should be able to ride Kona like a stallion. Only Black Beauty did not have fat rolls when someone sat upon him....
Sometimes, I realize that we really need to get Kona out more. She gets extremely excited about car rides. All we have to say is "Kona, want to go for a ride?" Tail wags, jumping, strange excited gurgle from her throat and we're off.