That isn't separation anxiety, it's a complaint about not getting to come out and play. Ramsey might be getting to do something really fun after all.
Don't be fooled by his rather dour expression, that was because some very nasty little gnats with an appetite for donkey-ears have suddenly made an unwanted appearance. He really does think this is a great game.
But, we kept the lesson short and made sure Emma got to come out and have some fun too.
Now if I could just figure out a way to grow a few more hands so I wouldn't keep decapitating her...
Donkeys are soooo hard to photograph, they want to be close to you all of the time.
ReplyDeleteI understand about trying to teach one at a time. I do have a round pen which really helps.
I don't have a harness so haven't tried to teach one to drive or pull yet.
I do let them drag things attached to my little saddle to get used to spooky monster things.
They usually stop fussing in about 50 seconds!
Need volunteers for the sled? I have a few.
ReplyDeleteI can totally relate, it is so hard to take pictures when we are trying to do things with the four legged members of our family.
ReplyDeleteYay! I used the same sled when introducing my Halfinger to driving. I can't wait to see your donkeys hooked up! Are you planning on driving single or team?
ReplyDeleteI'd like to do both, but will probably end up driving double for the most part because they are such a tight unit. We have a long way to go before we have to worry about it though:)
DeleteFun with and for the donkeys :-)
ReplyDeleteNot enough hands! I have tried to lead train two foals at the same time. NOT a good idea !!
Emma is turning into a dapple?!?! She does look like my gelding!
Ramsey looks very serious about his 'driving'. Emma's bray from the barn cracks me up!
ReplyDeleteYou made me laugh right out loud :)
ReplyDeleteSo much fun, the donkeys will love it! Can't wait to see more!
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