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
One cool thing about living here is that there are plenty of places to ride. A large portion of the island is part of the Cape Hatteras National Seashore, which means that the beaches here are public, and access can’t be restricted by hotels or homeowners. As taxpayers, we all own the beaches here and… Continue reading Riding My Horse at the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse
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
Today my Mom and I took our usual walk on the beach but something incredible happened. My dog was running in the wash like she usually does, when she snuck stop to smell something. We went over to check it out and it was a cold stand sea turtle. They are very common this time… Continue reading Rescuing Cold Stunned Sea Turtles
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…
My mom is big-time into sewing. She has a sewing business and sells her creations at gift shops on the island. She also loves to make quilts. I don’t have the sewing bug, mostly because it is so detail-oriented and requires so much concentration that I can’t do it for very long before feeling like… Continue reading Crafternoon!
