Animals
- Welcome Ike
There's a new face on the farm...another set of four legs in the pasture. Dr. Becky has added a new pony to her herd. Meet Ike...the loaner pony.Ike is a 17 year old Haflinger pony.You might notice that Ike looks quite a bit different than our Moonbeam....
- Pete And Repete
Today I would like to introduce you to a new horse."What? A new horse?" you say. Well, ok, then....not an entirely new horse,but a "remodeled" horse, let's say. Dear friends, I would like you to meet the new and improved Pete.If you are new to this...
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Happy Memorial Day from the farm ! Today's post is delayed until later.... we are picking up "Scarlett" Donnie Brasco's little sister...our new pony! Donnie is quite excited!!! More pictures to follow.........
- "big" Tales
You might remember that I had mentioned putting the Bigs on a diet a few months ago. They still remain a little chubby, but certainly not like they had gotten on that rich summer pasture. Each morning, when I arrive at the barn, I open the gate from the...
- The Sweetest Pony
If you have been reading my blog for the past year, you already have met my pony, Moonbeam. Moonbeam is a Haflinger. He came to me by way of a local Amish breeder. Moonbeam is schooled in driving. He has pulled carriages in competition and has also worked...
Animals
Hi Ho Silver
We've been thinking of breaking Donnie Brasco for riding.
Donnie is the perfect size for small children to ride.
Donnie is the perfect size for small children to ride.
He is our older and (very chubby) very sweet pony.
A couple of years ago,
I bought a tiny saddle for him.
Yesterday we tried it on...
He wasn't sure at first and was very hesitant to move his hind legs.
He stood in the barn all stretched out, afraid to move.
After a few minutes and several peppermint treats he relaxed.
I draped myself across his saddle with no reaction from him.
Time for a human guinea pig.
Enter Tyler....
His mommy lifted him onto the saddle and there he sat as proud as could be.
And Donnie didn't mind in the least.
What a big cowboy!
What a good pony!
Hubbs took Donnie outside and walked and trotted him.
He seemed oblivious to the saddle on his back.
One more ride sit for Tyler.
The return walk back to the house....
accompanied by his buddies, the turkeys!
By this time it was almost supper time,
so we took a little rest in the hammock
before going in to eat.
The amazing thing is how quickly he learned that if he rocked his body
side to side, the hammock would swing!
- Welcome Ike
There's a new face on the farm...another set of four legs in the pasture. Dr. Becky has added a new pony to her herd. Meet Ike...the loaner pony.Ike is a 17 year old Haflinger pony.You might notice that Ike looks quite a bit different than our Moonbeam....
- Pete And Repete
Today I would like to introduce you to a new horse."What? A new horse?" you say. Well, ok, then....not an entirely new horse,but a "remodeled" horse, let's say. Dear friends, I would like you to meet the new and improved Pete.If you are new to this...
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Happy Memorial Day from the farm ! Today's post is delayed until later.... we are picking up "Scarlett" Donnie Brasco's little sister...our new pony! Donnie is quite excited!!! More pictures to follow.........
- "big" Tales
You might remember that I had mentioned putting the Bigs on a diet a few months ago. They still remain a little chubby, but certainly not like they had gotten on that rich summer pasture. Each morning, when I arrive at the barn, I open the gate from the...
- The Sweetest Pony
If you have been reading my blog for the past year, you already have met my pony, Moonbeam. Moonbeam is a Haflinger. He came to me by way of a local Amish breeder. Moonbeam is schooled in driving. He has pulled carriages in competition and has also worked...