Just thought I might make note of a couple of fun things that have happened over the summer.
Ziggy is a border collie - red heeler cross and one tough puppy!
I've had him since 18 Aug 2012 but he got really sick and at one point I thought he was going to die. Luckily for us, we worked hard at keeping him hydrated, prayed hard and thus Ziggy is one of God's "tender mercies". Thank you to the Nunn's for such a nice dog. I feel lucky to have him! (I'm glad Hanna thought I needed a dog.)
The other fun thing is that this nice grey gelding is "Wranglers Slidin n Grinnin" known as Ace. He was bought by Niki Flundra last fall. Niki is a trick rider and Ace has been moved up into her show.
Ahh, isn't he totally and completely loveable? Here he is waiting to perform at the Pincher Creek Rodeo in August 2012.
Here is Niki doing her thing, no bridle, no saddle and a bull whip!
Then she lays the horse down and has her helper stay with him.
Now Ace shows what he can do. Niki moves him around the other horse with nothing other than her body language and the whip (which is an extension of her hand).
Now Ace side passes over the other horse. Not natural at all! But Ace does it willingly and calmly, and of course the bay horse takes it all in with no problem.
Meet Ziggy!
He is the newest member of the family, born 26 June 2012
" You know I'm cute, handsome, and completely ADORABLE!"
Ziggy is a border collie - red heeler cross and one tough puppy!
I've had him since 18 Aug 2012 but he got really sick and at one point I thought he was going to die. Luckily for us, we worked hard at keeping him hydrated, prayed hard and thus Ziggy is one of God's "tender mercies". Thank you to the Nunn's for such a nice dog. I feel lucky to have him! (I'm glad Hanna thought I needed a dog.)
" I ain't afraid of no Cat!"
The other fun thing is that this nice grey gelding is "Wranglers Slidin n Grinnin" known as Ace. He was bought by Niki Flundra last fall. Niki is a trick rider and Ace has been moved up into her show.
Ahh, isn't he totally and completely loveable? Here he is waiting to perform at the Pincher Creek Rodeo in August 2012.
Here is Niki doing her thing, no bridle, no saddle and a bull whip!
Then she lays the horse down and has her helper stay with him.
Now Ace shows what he can do. Niki moves him around the other horse with nothing other than her body language and the whip (which is an extension of her hand).
Now Ace side passes over the other horse. Not natural at all! But Ace does it willingly and calmly, and of course the bay horse takes it all in with no problem.
The cute little helper finishes things off with a wave and a smile.
And out of the arena we all go, no halters, no lead ropes!
Great job Niki and Ace! Can't wait to see what's next for you guys!
It is so fun to see Wrangler War Leo babies out there doing such neat things. Wrangler was a great horse and he has some pretty fine get out there taking good care of their owners. It was an honor and privilege to own and ride such a nice horse as Wranglers War Leo!
I am glad that Ziggy survived and is growing! He is stinkin' cute.
ReplyDeleteVery cool grey horse tricks!
Very fun post. Ziggy has floppy ears! I love that. And I enjoyed the pictures and commentary on Ace and how these horses are trained. Pretty interesting.
ReplyDeleteAwww. Your not so little ziggy really has the looks!!! Does he smile like Lily too?
ReplyDeleteSuper cool trick stuff with one of Wranglers kids. How neat that he even looks like his dad! You really got some great shots. He's a good lookin horse.