Facebook doesn't always let us post videos with photos, so this cute video of Boo enjoying the scratching post this morning didn't get attached to the last post. He's been dealing with some skin allergies lately. Although the Platinum Skin and Allergy is starting to work, that post has to feel SO good!
#srrboo #auctionhorse #horserescue #seahorseranchrescue #nonprofitorganization #arizonarescue #501c3 #horse #painthorse #equinerescue #equestrian #painthorsesofinstagram #equine of Boo loving the scratching post this morning. He's been dealing with skin allergies the past month, and this must feel SO good!
What do you do when going around in circles gets boring? Try the teeter totter bridge for the first time! Boo is coming along quite nicely with his steering, but it is a lot of turning and circles and boring things (ok. They're important things, and actually pretty difficult, both mentally and physically, but still really boring to watch). That's when Caroline, who was watching on the sidelines, randomly yelled out, "Hey! Have you tried the teeter totter bridge?" Nope, but let's go! Boo had absolutely no hesitation. None. He happily walked right on and over. His third time, he nicely stopped at the end (the second time he did everything well but didn't fully stop). That's when the "has he ever" turned into "trot!!! See if he'll trot it!" What you're seeing in this video is his first, third, and fourth time ever being on the bridge with the pole to make it teeter! He has an incredibly good mind and tries his little heart out to please. He absolutely LOVES the bitless bridle, and it has made a giant difference in him. Whether it was how the bit sits in his parrot mouth or if he was really yanked around before being dumped at auction, he wasn't happy with any bit we tried. As soon as the bitless went on, his eye softened and he stopped 95% of his avoidance behaviors. He's getting ready to head out on trail soon (we aren't. It's already hitting triple digits and 10° above average 🥵).
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While we're waiting for everyone who was at our last National Volunteer Week day to get their photos over, here's some fun with Wonky Donkey!
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Someone is MUCH happier going in a halter and lead rope than a bridle with a bit! Makenna is going to get Boo solid riding bitless now that we know that's what he prefers ❤️
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We have absolutely no idea what, if any, training Boo has had in his life. Today, Makenna ( @makennasky21 ) hopped on in the arena, and he did great! Is he a good boy who tries hard? Yes. Does he know how to steer? Absolutely not 🤣 He really seems like a horse that was saddled up, put in a tight tie down, and just ran across wherever they were. He'll start understanding that nobody's going to hurt him if he gets something wrong and blossom into the incredible horse we see hiding in there under the scars and confusion.
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We've been so focused on Stevie this week that you might've forgotten the others! Boo is still doing great with his training and is leaving how to pony (that big guy ponying is adopted Dante! The second biggest horse with the smallest 🤣). Makenna hopped on with a halter and lead rope. He's such a good boy ❤️
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It's a busy day at the rescue today. We have a huge group of Eagle Scouts doing a couple of projects, and we weren't sure how Boo would respond. Here's what Makenna had to say:
Very proud of him… A lot to process and he chose to come back to me. He handled everything pretty darn well… miles,miles, miles but he’s going to make a fantastic animal.
We are so excited to see him progressing this quickly and can't wait to see how far he goes!
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We wish FB would let us post more than 1 video or combos of video and photos like on our Instagram 🤷♀️. @seahorseranchrescue
Anyway... Boo got to try bells today! We also have videos of him doing the bridge and taking a walk down to the street and getting a bath (he had a busy day, lol). This sweet guy is doing great!
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We FINALLY got a little video of Wonky talking. He's very vocal unless he thinks you are trying to record him, and then he goes completely silent. Caroline managed to get 8 seconds of him the other night in the dark, and hearing himself gets him going again. We're still trying to get his super funny bray, but here's what we all hear when we get to the rescue 🤣 Try not to laugh, lol!
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We have a name! The new guy is no longer "new guy" lol. He's now Boo!! So welcome Boo. Boo Bear. Boo Bug. Boogie Oogie....
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Nothing beats solid ground work! From rearing and backing up at anything slightly closed in, to walking the bridge on his own! Atta boy, Cannoli. #seahorseranchrescue #ottbsofinstagram #ottbrescue #ottb #retiredracehorse #retiredracer #thoroughbred #thoroughbredsofinstagram #thoroughbredrescue #horserescue #nonprofitorganization #arizonarescue #501c3 #rehab #srrcannoli