My donkey was invited to be the mascot for a virtual 5k here on the island (virtual meaning you run it on your own time instead of doing it as a group because of social distancing), and he was supposed to make an appearance on the evening when they handed out t-shirts and race bibs.… Continue reading The donkey redeems himself…
Hatteras Village is having a virtual 5k called the Hatteras Hillbilly Fun Run and Flip Flop Trot. My friend organized it and asked if Rusty the Donkey would be the mascot. Rusty was supposed to come to the Civic Center and do a meet and greet while people signed up and picked up their t-shirts.… Continue reading The donkey that wouldn’t cooperate…
One thing I believe wholeheartedly is that everyone (human and animal) benefits from having a job. Meaningful work is what gives our life purpose. Some of us find that in careers; some of our life’s work happens outside of our paid jobs. I have found that work is good for animals as well. It gives… Continue reading Putting my donkey to work…
Yesterday I took Rusty the Donkey to the beach for the first time. I should start by saying that when I took my thoroughbred to the beach for the first time, I ended up underwater, soaking wet, and covered in sand. (He was afraid of the water.) This was not like that! Rusty is so… Continue reading I took my burro to the beach…
I think at this point you could call me a donkey or burro enthusiast (burro is the Spanish word and is more commonly used out west; donkey is common on the East Coast). I got into donkeys because I was already into horses, but I’m learning that there is a whole community of donkey fans… Continue reading Horse People vs. Donkey People
Rusty has been here two weeks and he has settled in nicely and become a part of the herd. Actually, he makes it a herd because before it was a duo of chestnut geldings. Having Rusty around has been good for the group dynamic. Now when I take Baron, my big horse) out for a… Continue reading Donkey Enrichment Activities
Horses will teach you to be confident and assertive, to take charge of a situation, to control your energy and become a trusted leader your horse will want to follow. I’ve written about that here. A donkey will teach you to wait. And wait. And wait some more. Horses and donkeys are similar in many… Continue reading If you want to learn patience, get a donkey…
Last weekend I drove to Atlanta to pick up a little donkey that I used to own that wasn’t working out in his new home. His new owner was great, but he’s a young, rambunctious donkey and he was becoming a bit mischievous and pesky. We all agreed it would be best if I came… Continue reading The Very Worst Road Trip Ever
Remember my little donkey, Rusty? When I moved, he stayed at the barn where he was boarded because a friend of mine has grandchildren who fell in love with him and they wanted him to stay. They’ve been taking care of him since I moved, but he’s a young, rambunctious donkey and he needs a… Continue reading My little donkey is coming back to me…
Spring weather is here and it’s perfect for hiking and talking my donkey on walks. I try to do one long walk with him each week- 3 or 4 miles- in addition to letting him come out and graze in the yard. He loves to get out of his pasture for a while. He is… Continue reading Project Pack Donkey is coming along…
