Another Augie & Spuds Adventure

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“Well, this is new, grooming in our pen, Augie!” “Yeah this is different, Spuds. Where are we going now?” “What’s all this in our pen, Augie?” “Hmm, looks like pumpkins, but smells like oats, Spuds!” “Now what’s she doing, Augie?!” “Looks like a sheet to me, Spuds...can you see?!” “I can see better if I just look down, Augie.” “That does work better, Spuds. Now what is she doing?!” “Guess we are supposed to be ghosts in a graveyard, Augie!” “What the heck is SHE supposed to be, Spuds?!” “She is fixing the sheets ...

"Hmmmm....this feels REALLY good, Spuds!" "This looks promising...another adventure!" “Now we are both shed out, clean and ready for our adventure, Augie!” “Oh, look, Spuds! It’s Wrangler & Chasity! Oats around...LOL!!” “It’s Mirage and Francis, Augie...more oats...YAY!!!” “Francis sure is PURDY, Augie!”   “Still got that crush...eh, Spuds!” “Nice to have Robin with us this time!” “Are we going to get a trim? It looks like Dean, Augie!” “No, Spuds, maybe a bath at this Bath House?” “This boardwalk is kinda tricky, Augie!” ...

“It’s another adventure, Spuds, but where is THIS?!” “Looks like a GREAT BIG dirt pen, Augie!” “Who is this, Augie?! OH! It’s a pretty girl!” “It’s Francis, Augie!!! The love of my life!” “Hmmm...what’s this?! Tastes pretty good!” “Better look out, Spuds! She’s got a boyfriend over there!” “Hey, Augie! Let’s run away...maybe she’ll follow!” “Oh look, Spuds, it’s Mom with more OATS!” “Coming, Augie! Wouldn’t want to miss the oats!” “Look, Augie! She’s sneaking past Mirage to come and ...

“I wonder where we are off to today, Augie?” “It’s down the road to another adventure, Spuds!” “Hi, Guys! How are you all doing?” “I know they want to go with us, Augie!” “It’s another meet-the-heavy-equipment day, Spuds!” “Yeah, first the backhoe and now the skidsteer, Spuds!” “Oh, check this out, Spuds, SUPER FUN!” “Hey, Augie, wait for me! Yee Haw!” “Don’t we all look like another statue, Spuds?!” “YUP, but it’s time to go, Augie! Whoopee!” “You take ...

“Are you ready for another adventure, Augie?!” “Yeah, Spuds! What do you suppose we are doing today?” “I’m not sure, Augie, but it must have something to do with those two big donkeys behind us! MMMM...oats!” “What? We are being tied OUTSIDE the Round Pen, Augie?!” “Guess so, Spuds! Oh, look...the big donkeys!” “Hi! I’m Wrangler and this is Chasity! You’ll have your turn to lunge when we get done! Here’s how we do it!” “He acted like we didn’t know ...

“What do you suppose is happening today, Augie?” “Yippee! It’s a 102 degrees and bath time!” “Baths with Billy Bad Ass are really fun, Spuds!” “Excuse me, Augie! I need the hose for Spuds now.” “Thanks, Augie, now the left front, please” “What a GOOD BOY! Thanks, Augie!” “Now the right front, please!” “You are so AWESOME, Augie!” “Hey, Augie, why are YOU getting all the praise... and the oats?!” “I dunno, Spuds, but this hairbrush sure feels good and ...

Augie and Spuds always look forward to their adventures and this would be no exception! “Where are we going this time, Augie?” “It seems we are in the backyard of the JASPER BUNKHOUSE, Spuds!” “What?! This is scary, Augie!” “Oh Spuds, you know how to go through the gate, so just cut the drama and come and get your reward!” “Oh WOW! Check this out, Spuds!” “There are ‘little guys’ just like us in here! Mom says this one is named Valentine!” “Look ...

Augie and Spuds have been very patient with me for the past year when I did not have time to do anything but grooming once a week and turnout. They were so thrilled to be able to go on another ADVENTURE! Today, we are going to inspect a new project, the false-front town of ASSPEN! We thought this would be a really nice way to spruce up the big, brown boring wall behind the Lucky Three Eclipse statue and make things even more! Going through the construction zone gives them ...

https://youtu.be/tL0ISPnPQvM Getting down to your mini’s eye level so that he can make eye contact with you will foster good behavior and produce a willing relationship of trust between you. Learning how to begin the relationship with your miniature equine in a positive and natural way, and setting reasonable boundaries for behavior, discourages striking, jumping on you and other undesirable and abrupt behaviors that are common when working with miniature equines. The results of using this safe approach to miniature training have been amazing! My minis are always calm, happy ...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MkbcWymNhXI Miniature horses, donkeys and mules all have one thing in common; everyone else is taller than they are! As the saying goes, the eyes are the window to the soul so it is understandable that they would become anxious if they are unable to look into a person’s eyes to decide whether they are friend or foe. With safety always as my first priority, I work with my minis from a lower position whenever it’s safe to do so. That way, I can make eye contact with them, and ...

AUGIE & SPUDS: SNOWPLAY...A FABULOUS SNOW DAY! No matter what season it is, there is always a way to turn training into fun with your equines. Usually, Augie and Spuds will just stand in their stalls when there is snow on the ground. I suppose they don’t like getting their feet wet and their stall is a nice, comfortable place with deep shavings. They do enjoy my encouragement to go exploring though, even if they have to get their feet wet! See more adventures with Augie and Spuds on my ...

“It’s a beautiful Fall day, Augie! Where do you think we are we going this time?” “Maybe I shouldn’t have asked!” “It wasn’t really THAT bad, was it, Spuds?!” “Hey, Spuds, come look in here! It’s pretty cool!” “Has she finally lost her mind, Augie?! We can’t fit in there!” “It’s okay Fellas! We aren’t really going to try to climb in there! I was just kidding!” “Guess the joke was on us this time, eh Augie?…Hmmmm…what’s this?” “THIS is a big ditch full of water with a floating culvert, ...

“Hey, Augie! The sign says 'Beware of the Ass,' but I say, 'Beware of the Ass Trainer!' We might actually have to do some work!” “It’s nice to have a 'Header' to follow right out of the Tack Barn! That way we can start out on the right 'feet!'” "One, two, three, four…one, two, three, four…I wonder where we are headed today, Spuds?!" "Oh, WOW! We get to go to the hayfield, Spuds. Wide open spaces are FUN!" "Be sure to stay in sync, Spuds! One, two, three, four…one, two, ...

“Hey, Augie! It sure is hot…great day for a bath don’t you think?” “Well, Roll seems pretty pleased after his bath looking in the window at himself like that! Who needs a mirror?!”  “Hey, Spuds! I found a gold mine of oats AND grass!!!” “A little WET, but not too bad!” “Oooooh! That water is kinda cold, Spuds! Shocking!!!” “Don’t pout, Spuds! It isn’t THAT cold and she will be done with you in a minute! Suck it up!” “What’s up, Spuds? Eat your oats!”  ...