Wednesday was the most important day of the week for Tabby and Martin because it was a half-holiday in their little country town and they could take Jingo out riding, while every other day he had to pull the butcher's trap. The children are torn between love for his admirable character and impatience with his obvious limitations as a riding pony. Their fondest dream is of a day when they could have a pony each, and of the show pony they would choose – but when their dream suddenly materializes in an unexpected way, the Wednesday pony continues to hold his own. An entertaining and 'unglamourized' pony story that is already a well established favourite and will bear much re-reading.