Providing exotic animal training services around the United States.
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One of my favorite trips this summer was going to North Dakota to train camels, mini donkeys, and alpacas! Anita Lucy Chamley and Will Chamley are always a blast to work withš¤ We had a great time training their camels to caravan and ride!
Iāve let this page fizzle out over the last few months, but Iāve decided to continue posting here for those that follow and support it!
Back in May, I had the opportunity to train some reindeer in Wisconsin! The owner wanted some tips and tricks when it came to halter training and handling her reindeer. I was just there for a day, but we had a blast!
My trip to Wisconsin was the perfect start to my summer! I felt like a little kid again. I got to interact with species Iāve never touched before, allowing me to check more species off my bucket list!
I also trained a nice group of yaks, the same ones I trained in Wisconsin last year. Even though they had only been worked with once or twice in the last year, we picked up right where we left off. With only three days of training last year, I was surprised with how much information they retained! They did great.
Then I finished off my trip with a day spent with reindeer! Walking through the trees with a reindeer in hand felt magical. Call me Kristoff šš¼āāļø
Happy Wednesday!š«šŖ
I got to spend some time with camels and catch up with my pals Charmian Wright, Heather Beck, and Jason Martin! Now Iām rejuvenated and can hopefully finish out the last month of the semester strong!
I started off my spring break working with Sawtooth Reindeer near Carey, Idaho! They had a great, clean facility and the nicest reindeer. Shaylin Heywood and her husband Eric Heywood care a lot about their animals. We had a blast š¤
Check out their website if youāre interested in booking an experience with them!
https://sawtoothreindeer.com
I snuck away from vet school for a day to go to Indianaš«£
I was invited to speak at the annual Reindeer Farmer's Association conference! I gave a presentation and did a live demo on training reindeer. l also gave a mini lecture on hoof care. I felt privileged to be with such an elite group of people!
The reindeer community's heart is in the right place. Their priority is education, bringing happiness to the public, and providing cutting-edge care to their animals.
No matter the time of year, owning and displaying reindeer is simply...magicalāØ.
Thanks to Emily Winegar Mabey and Lauren Waite for the pics!
Teaching a reindeer to lie down at the Leavenworth Reindeer Farm in Washington. She was so cool!
Happy International Zebra Day!
My hat is off to the dedicated owners, breeders, and trainers that strive to create a better world for zebras. I hope that we can continue to improve our facilities, husbandry, and overall care to ensure the longevity of these incredible animals. š¦š
Heather Beck and I took her Texas Longhorn, The Kid, to get his feet trimmed! Heās a gentle giant. Due to his massive horns we had to back him up into the chute, which he did relatively gracefully. Big thanks to Dalton Sorensen for being willing to tackle such a project. Heās as classy as they come.
Happy Thanksgiving!
Itās been a great week off from school for me, so of course I had to spend it working!š Iāve worked with many cool animals this week, but the reindeer are always special. Thanks Utah Reindeer for having me out!
I love me some Scottish highland cattle! This guy lives in Alaska and is a gem for hoof trimmingāback feet and all!
A baby moose and a baby bison?!
Iāve spent the last week in Alaska, the most wild of all states Iāve been to.
I was hired by the Williams Reindeer Farm to train a baby moose, a yearling bison, two Scottish Highland cattle, two mini donkeys, five alpacas, two reindeer, and a pony. It was a dream!
The staff at this farm are extremely talented, dedicated, and capable! I get so excited when I can work with experienced handlers. Iām confident theyāll be able to keep up with everything we worked on.
I also got to sneak away to go on a boat tour to see glaciers and wildlife, fly a plane, and visit the local musk ox farm.
Iām full of so much gratitude. Iām humbled by all these amazing experiences I get to have. Iām honored that people trust meā¦and trust that I can help them reach their goals with their animals. Life is good.
Also while in Petaluma, CA, I got to visit Jodi Richardson and her family! They run an amazing rescue/sanctuary. I had the best time working with a zorse, zonkey, mini horse, mini mule, and others! We worked on general desensitization, trailer-loading, ground-driving, and picking up feet for hoof care. 10/10 experienceš¤
This was my second time training with Genevieve Ghilotti in Petaluma, CA! We had so much fun! She has three beautiful Bactrian camels, each with elephant-sized personalities. We also worked with mini Zebu cattle! And yes, we put little saddles on themš¤£š¤ Thanks so much for having me out!
I can't put into words how magnificent Leavenworth, Washington is. Itās one of my favorite places on earth. The Leavenworth Reindeer Farm is the highlight of the town, for sure! It was so good to go back.
We primarily worked with six reindeer, getting them to lead better and have good manners. Everybody did great! Big thanks to Kari Anderson and Erika Bowie for having me out and being excellent hosts!šš¼
Have a look at Oklahomaās largest camel ranch! It was a pleasure to train several camels at Josh Mathiasās place. We worked with some that were virtually untouched and others that had quite a bit of training. It was a super fun variety. I also worked with a breeding bullāsomething I donāt advise and donāt take lightly š But we kept it safe and had fun. Terri Bowen Lindley and MJ came out to visit, so of course we had an absolute party. šš¼
Iāve spent the last few days in Illinois at Whispering Pines Reindeer Ranch! Established in 2018, Randy 'Turtle' Espe and his wife, Beth, have done a fantastic job caring for their reindeer and using them to bring Christmas cheer to their community š
We trained Archie, a nice bull reindeer, to ground-drive in preparation to drive a sleigh. We also worked with several other reindeer, helping to fine tune their haltering and leading skills. We had a blast! š¦š¤
Changes are being made to Hooves, Humps & Horns LLC!
After 10 years of trimming hooves on livestock, and 5 years of trimming full time with my business, itās time for me to phase out of the hoof trimming part of my business.
Hooves, Humps & Horns LLC will now be focused on mobile large animal training only.
Thankfully, Iāve teamed up with Mackenzie Neilson Taylor of Tailored Training & Hoof Care to provide hoof trimming services for all of my clients.
For any hoof trimming inquiries, please reach out to Mackenzie. Send me a message if youād like her number!
Itās been such a pleasure keeping your animalās hooves in good shape over the years. Thank you for trusting me! I appreciate your support and friendship more than you know.
My first training trip of the year was a blast! It was an honor to be invited to this facility in the Midwest to train some yaks, water buffalo, alpacas, and llamas. I got to teach the staff how to properly handle and be safe around these amazing animals. Everybody did great!š¤
Only one more week of vet school until my summer can get started!
Iāll be traveling to 9 different states for large animal trainingā¦working with yaks, water buffalo, camels, reindeer, zebras, and more!
Iāll also be doing two veterinary internships (in Nevada and California) to continue learning all I canš©ŗ Should be an unforgettable time!
The deadline for submission of public comments is Monday, April 10th!
The USDA is proposing changes to the Animal Welfare Act, thus stating that camels will be placed into āCategory 2ā with non-domesticated (completely wild!) species. I am proposing that camels should be placed into āCategory 3ā with other domesticated livestock species.
Misclassification could result in more regulations and could affect the way camels are kept in the United States.
Surely you should know that camels have been domesticated for 5,000 years and provide many people, even those in the United States, with meat, milk, fiber, and recreational activities.
If you own a camel, have met a camel, or care about camels in any way, Iād so appreciate you submitting a comment!
*Link can be found at the bottom of the third picture included in this post.
Spring break from vet school can only mean two things: still needing to study for upcoming exams and being able to work a little bit!
I worked with some camels, saw some highland cattle, trimmed hooves on many goats, sheep, and pigs, trained some alpacas, trained a cow, and trimmed nails on a birdš¤
Only 7 more weeks of the semester until Iām freeeee. Until Augustā ļø
Client: Can you trim my goatās bangs?
Me: Say no moreā¦
Zeus was a patient lil guy while I practiced my barber skills!
Jessica Witt Tegt
I think my saddle pad is a š¤š¼ too big for this little donkey.
Happy Valentines Day, yāall. ā¤ļøš¦š«š¤£
Sometimes I get to play with animals that donāt try to kick me, horn me, or lay on top of me š
Meet my friend Thorn (African crested porcupine) and Ambien (Linnaeus's two-toed sloth)š¤
Seeing Nebuchadnezzar, the hybrid (dromedary/bactrian cross) camel was a highlight for many people who came to the Reindeer Express event at USU!
I'm in my happy place when I can help educate the public about these majestic beasts. šŖ š«
Did you know that wild Bactrians (Camelus ferus) are the only species of camel that are truly wild? And thereās only about 1000 of them left! Dromedary (Camelus dromedarius) and Bactrian (Camelus bactrianus) camels are domesticated and do not occur naturally in the wild. Dromedary camels specifically have not occurred naturally in the wild for over 2,000 years.
The more you know!
Native to Mongolia and China, Bactrian camels are expertly designed for cold weather. Good thing because itās getting cold here in Utah! I had a great time training this Bactrian, Mara, to be less spooky around traffic and the sights and sounds of the neighborhood! šš» š«
It was nice to take a break from studying! These fellas and I had a great day of training. We worked on halter training, trailer loading, general desensitization, and laying down!
So happy itās Friday! š
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Teaching a reindeer to lie down at the Leavenworth Reindeer Farm in Washington. She was so cool!
So happy itās Friday! š
Because horses are too mainstreamš
Will she fit?! š®š¤£ We had a blast taking Ricky the Texas Longhorn to an indoor arena for some training last week! She loads in a trailer better than most horses! Always a good time, Shania Kentlee Laird.
Trying to get through the week likeā¦ Andrea, a saddle trained water buffalo is ready for summer! He enjoys shoving his head in the water trough to cool offš
My clients oftentimes become great friends. One of these great friends is Art, the owner of these incredible water buffalo. At 70 years old, Art isnāt phased by much. Ride āem cowboyš¤
Love me some baby zebrasšš¦ Iāve gotten several messages recently from folks who are interested in adding zebras to their farm. Although it can be done, zebras are not for everyone. They are not merely horses with stripes. They can be quick, twitchy, flighty, moody, and dangerous. They can also be extremely hard to doctor and restrain without the proper facility. Training zebras is a lifelong commitment, and they usually only allow their favorite person or couple people to work with them. With that being said, if you feel like youāre capable of owning this majestic species, make sure you get them from a reputable breeder and hire an experienced trainer. Although their reputation isnāt great, they have the capacity to be well trained, kind, and loving. Owning them can be very rewarding!š
For horses that struggle standing still when theyāre mounted, this simple trick can help! We like to teach horses to swing themselves toward the rider (in a gentle way) so it feels more like their idea to be ridden. This is especially helpful when using mounting blocks. As the horse is more focused on the task, theyāre less likely to move away or run off when you try to get onš
Take a ride with me on a water buffalo!šWeāre on ride #7 with this handsome fella. Iām grateful to be apart of his journey!
Sometimes, you just need to take a day for self-care. These water buffalo wasted no time. šš
The Kid! Heās a Texas Longhorn steer that Iāve had the privilege of working with and riding. Heās ļæ¼gentle, sturdy, and level headed. This camera angle makes him look small, but heās a big guy!
Quick throwback to when we taught this mustang to lay down last winter! Heās such a cool horse!
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