Very cool! Congrats! Kinda fun, isnt it?

Like you mentioned, don't worry about distance. Ponds like that, a 20' cast is about all that may be necessary. Besides, the longer your fly is in the air, the less time it's in front of a fish! Just pick the fly up and lay it back down. Don't worry about hauls, double hauls, and pretty loops. Just put the fly where it needs to be!

Zac