Boris the Burro

15/04/2023

15/04/2023

I decided last minute to enter the Teens and Oregon Mustang challenge this year, with a horse this time. Here is my page if anyone is interested in following!!
I apologize for the lack of updates on Boris, he is doing great 😊 I will update on him soon.

28/07/2022

boris enjoying the sun

18/09/2021

Boris is feeling himself today!! 😂

05/09/2021

Our 100 day challenge came to an end today!! Boris was definitely a donkey this weekend but at the end of the day I have so many more opportunities to showcase him and his skills since he is coming home with me!! I had such a great time this weekend and am so thankful that I had a chance to participate in this amazing program. Thank you to everyone for all the support and I hope you all continue to tune into our page for more updates!!

03/09/2021

Boris definitely does not enjoy getting baths but he is such a champ about it. He stands there like such a good boy and even lets me wash his face. We are getting ready to leave for the teens and oregon mustang challenge.

03/09/2021

We leave for our competition tomorrow. I have decided to keep Boris!! I am super excited for our competition and all the fun things we can accomplish after our competition. I would love to teach Boris how to drive and do mountain trail with him.

26/08/2021

Only a little over a week before Boris and I’s big competition!! We are selling these raffle tickets as a fundraiser for teens and oregon mustangs (the program I got Boris through). Please message me if you would like to buy one!!

10/08/2021

Boris giving donkey rides!! He is great around kids

09/08/2021

Boris went to McIver park and he was amazing! He did everything I asked including the suspension bridge and most of the teeter totter! The scariest thing he saw was his shadow🤣🤣 I am super happy with him

03/08/2021

Boris made some new horse and human friends while camping this weekend at Willamette Mission State park. He took long walks around the park and even learned to load in a trailer with a ramp. He stood tied and was very friendly with lots of fellow campers who loved feeding him all kinds of treats. Who knew that Boris loves cucumbers!

06/07/2021

I am so amazed by how trusting he is 💞

06/07/2021

Boris went on his first adventure a couple days ago. Thank you so much to Linda Wagner for having us at your awesome trail course and helping us too! Boris was amazing he was super calm and willing to try for me, I am so beyond impressed with him!

01/07/2021

Boris was amazing tonight! He was unbothered by the bit, blinders and surcingle. I ground drove him today and worked on getting him to respond to the bit and bend. We are on day 39 (I think) and I am super hopeful that we can hook up the cart soon!

26/06/2021

Bath time for Boris!! He was such a good boy

24/06/2021

Boris is getting super good at loading in the trailer!

14/06/2021

The last couple of days I have been working with Boris in the round pen, in the arena and outside too. His personality is really starting to show and he is starting to love grain. We have been working with obstacles and doing some desensitization too. Enjoy this adorable photo of when he let me pet him while taking a nap in the arena!!

07/06/2021

Day 15: Working with Boris in the arena more!

06/06/2021

Boris in the arena and over some obstacles!!

01/06/2021

Day 9: Working in the round pen! We worked on lots of leading and stopping. We also worked on tying outside of his stall, where he doesn’t feel as comfortable. He is so curious and was following me around as I picked the round pen. Still not interested in treats or grain but I discovered how much he loves grass!

31/05/2021

Day 8: Tons of desensitizing today! Boris is getting used to stuff being on his back and his giant ears. He had everything from flags, bags and saddles to Santa hats and mermaid tails on him today. He also couldn’t have cared less when I dewormed him.

30/05/2021

Day 7: 1 week with Boris!! Today I tied him, and gave him a makeover. I brushed him with lots of different brushes all over his neck, under his belly, on all 4 of his legs, his face, ears and tail. He even let me pick out his front feet and spray him all over with coat conditioner!

27/05/2021

Day 5: today we worked more on how to respond to pressure. We are will get there soon. He also let me brush him while he was tied and is starting to feel more comfortable with me touching his face, legs, and rump.

26/05/2021

Day 4: Boris is getting used to the halter! We had a little bit of a fashion show and tried on some different halters today. He is learning how to lead and respond to pressure. He also got brushed today and let me touch his front legs.

25/05/2021

We got a halter on too!!

25/05/2021

Day 3: Getting Boris used to ropes!!

23/05/2021

Day 2: Tag off! Lots of scratches and pets today. He is getting more comfortable with me being near him and touching his withers, face, belly, back and neck!!

23/05/2021

Everyone meet Boris!! He is 12 hh b***o from Shawave Mountains in Nevada!!