Once there was a mermaid who lived in a reflection pool in a pasture. One day, she saw a squirming horse and decided to try riding it. She became an equestrian mermaid and entered the annual horse show. The crotchety judges were shocked to see a mermaid riding a horse, but she rode with grace and won first prize. Suddenly, a monstrous sea serpent appeared and tried to ruin the show! But the mermaid and her horse used their equestrian skills to defeat the serpent and save the day. The end.

Reflections

1. Why did the mermaid decide to ride the horse?
2. How did the mermaid and horse defeat the monstrous sea serpent?
3. What was the judges' reaction when they saw the mermaid riding a horse?
4. Do you think the mermaid will enter more horse shows?
5. What other challenges do you think the mermaid and horse might face in the future?