Lola, the pony, accompanied by Lisa Reader, joined members of Boy Scout Mounted Patrol 22 Friday at Aspen Elementary School to the delight of Amanda Padilla’s first grade class. Scouts, from left, Theodore Zobay, Jude Moleres, Isaac Hovey and Xander Wilson showed the students how to brush Lola, feed her carrot sticks and pet her. Photo by Maire O’Neill/losalamosreporter.com

Lola’s gentle disposition makes her the perfect pony to visit with first graders. Of course, having a hay bag to distract her also helps. Photo by Maire O’Neill/losalamosreporter.com

Isaac Hovey gets ready to distribute brushes to first graders Friday morning at Aspen Elementary School. Photo by Maire O’Neill/losalamosreporter.com

Scouts explain the types of saddles used for Lola. Photo by Maire O’Neill/losalamosreporter.com

A young student learns how to feed a carrot stick to Lola without getting nipped. Photo by Maire O’Neill/losalamosreporter.com

Choosing brushes and listening to instructions on the best way to brush Lola. Photo by Maire O’Neill/losalamosreporter.com

Students patiently wait their turn to brush Lola. Photo by Maire O’Neill/losalamosreporter.com

Scout Xander Wilson, right, supervises a first grader at Aspen Elementary School Friday during Lola the pony’s visit. Photo by Maire O’Neill/losalamosreporter.com