"We're fairly remote down here so we are looking for any kind of entertainment."
Reviving a tradition of the Tirohanga Beach Store...
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Posted by Tirohanga Beach Store on Friday, 28 July 2017
Ema Williams said that when her husband let the toddler and pony in the store, he knew nothing about the previous owners' policy until she told him.
The footage of the toddler's pony ride has attracted more than 59,000 views.
Ray said the reaction has been positive.
"It's all been very cool. The reaction has been great. Everyone is laughing along with it.
"I'm just happy a feel good story like this has had a positive impact on the community."