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Post by Tockita on Mar 24, 2008 16:07:26 GMT -5
Jenn what is his favorite treat? or rather what will make him think of mom?
Apples? Chopped Carrot? Apple treats? Jellybeans?
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Post by frr2 on Mar 24, 2008 16:22:31 GMT -5
Jenn what is his favorite treat? Based on the last time we visited SP.... one of his favorite treats was miniature dachshund  Peg |
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Post by Tockita on Mar 24, 2008 16:28:12 GMT -5
Based on the last time we visited SP.... one of his favorite treats was miniature dachshund Peg LOLOLOLOLOLOLOL I do not have any of those handy. I do however have a Poochi (poodle chihuahua) who likes to slip out of the yard I might be willing to let him borrow  |
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Post by jenm on Mar 24, 2008 16:34:28 GMT -5
Jenn what is his favorite treat? Based on the last time we visited SP.... one of his favorite treats was miniature dachshund Peg OMG, you are so funny!!  |
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Post by jenm on Mar 24, 2008 16:39:09 GMT -5
Jenn what is his favorite treat? or rather what will make him think of mom? Apples? Chopped Carrot? Apple treats? Jellybeans? If he is not stressed out, he loves carrots. I have never offered him jellybeans, so I don't know about that! He does like soft peppermints and granola bars. He also likes to be scratched right behind his ears, and will melt in your hands if you scratch him just right! I'm sure he hasn't had a treat since he's been there, so I bet anything you offer will be appreciated. I think if you could just talk to him that will help too since he probably hasn't had anyone whispering sweet nothings in his ear lately! I feel so much better knowing you will go see him. No doubt Jerry will give you a hard time! |
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Post by paintedlady on Mar 24, 2008 16:46:53 GMT -5
WHAT !! HE SCRATCHED UP THAT BEAUTIFUL LITTLE FACE. I bet your so much missing him right now. Bless his little heart. We need to be with our babies when they have a boo boo. Waiting for updated pictures and hugs to you jenm. I can only imagine how hard it is without him right now. Take care and learn lots SIR PRIZE and make all you mommies proud |
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Post by gratefulknits on Mar 24, 2008 17:45:30 GMT -5
Jen, I have to tell you that Sir Prize has fans far and wide. My own sisters, who SHOULD be asking about my horses (hehe) instead routinely ask me "How is the surpise baby mule doing?" whenever I talk to them! I think he'll make a good children's book subject ... hint hint!
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Post by agilitygal on Mar 25, 2008 12:09:22 GMT -5
Yes. He has a lot of fans out there.
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Post by Tockita on Mar 25, 2008 17:49:02 GMT -5
Barb and I went to visit Sir Prize. I picked up Barb and we headed off following the directions to Jerry Tindalls, only to discover...
he lives 1 1/2 BLOCKS FROM BARB ON THE SAME STREET! LOL
He told me to drive to the end of the road, and when we got there we realized it ended at Barbs road!
Barb said "Hey why didn't you tell me it was the guy with all the mules!"
Anyway.. Sur Prize had already worked in the round pen, had a bath and was tied to a hitching post.
We recognized him without having to be told it was him. (he has his mothers good looks of course)
We petted and scratched, fed some carrots, and petted and scratched some more.
We called Mom and let her talk to him. He perked up his ears when he heard her voice and started looking around for her! ;D
His nose is still a little swollen and stitches can be ugly looking things... but its all healthy, no sign of infection and high enough he can keep it dry if he wants to.
We got to see his stall and meet a few of his new friends. Everyone was very friendly and kind, and he seemed relaxed but happy to have someone to baby him a little bit. If I stopped scratching hew would step closer looking for more.
We will happily visit him more! In fact with him so close to Barb it will be hard to resist going by daily (he's only about 5 miles from me which in the desert is nothing)
I have some video I'll string together and upload.
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Post by pnp4kidz on Mar 25, 2008 18:19:14 GMT -5
awwww.... so sweet!!!
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Post by cybercat on Mar 25, 2008 21:19:47 GMT -5
Awesome news that he has family so close by- should help the homesickness a lot!
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Post by barbpurple on Mar 25, 2008 21:28:57 GMT -5
pictures for mommy.....  getting brush  on phone w/mommy  looking pretty  |
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Post by barbpurple on Mar 25, 2008 21:34:16 GMT -5
sign in front of sir prize!!  lol |
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Post by quatzie on Mar 25, 2008 22:02:39 GMT -5
He's so cute.. "MOM I want to home"... I can just see that in his eyes
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Post by jenm on Mar 25, 2008 22:46:45 GMT -5
Barb and Tock, THANK YOU SO MUCH for visiting our lil guy today. Having you two there meant so much and I feel better knowing you guys saw him and loved on him. I'm sure he needed the attention and know I needed the comforting! I love the pictures, he looks relaxed in your company. Barb, I love the fact that you had to wait til you shoulder was better so you could drive and it turns out he is 1/2 a mile away from you. I am so glad you took the time to visit him and I look forward to more updates. HUGS to you both! ~Jen |
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Post by calypso on Mar 26, 2008 2:10:57 GMT -5
Awwwwwwww
There's our sweet baby!!
That is so cool you both live so close to him!
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Post by mickeyfan3 on Mar 26, 2008 3:13:40 GMT -5
Awe, I'm so glad he got some loves from some of his "aunties"......can't wait until hes home so I can finally meet him!
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Post by paintedlady on Mar 26, 2008 14:26:45 GMT -5
AAAAWWWWWW !! Theres that sweet face. How much longer will he be gone. I hope it zooms by for both of you |
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Post by jenm on Mar 27, 2008 1:15:53 GMT -5
AAAAWWWWWW !! Theres that sweet face. How much longer will he be gone. I hope it zooms by for both of you It really depends on how well he does this month. What I have learned is that for anyone other than me, he has shown to be difficult to catch. I never thought that would be a problem since he always came running up to me, but now that I think about it, he has had a lot of visitors, but not many handlers. When turned out at Jerry's for the first week he ran away and did not want to get haltered which I thought was totally out of character. He is also having meltdowns every few days and still throwing tantrums from time to time. This is not good behavior for a youngster who is starting to grow big and strong. The plan was to have him at Jerry's for at least 30 days with a possible extension to 45 or 60 depending on how well he does. I have had Michelle (mkgbuegal) let him know that the sooner he shows improvement the sooner he can come home, so maybe that will help. The timing for this is good since I have taken on a new sales position for a small software start up and barely have enough time for Jamaica who doesn't even have a year under saddle herself.  Yes, I do want it to zoom by, but I also realize the best thing for both of us is to give him a solid foundation upon which we can build. I'd like to show him this summer in-hand and this is the best start I think he can get. Thank you everyone again for helping me make this adjustment and for supporting both of us through this difficult yet necessary transition!  |
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Post by jenm on Apr 1, 2008 0:30:01 GMT -5
Well...had another chat with Jerry tonight. He is leaving for Norcal on Wednesday and we had to make a decision about whether or not SP would be making a well deserved trip home or if he needed some more time in charm school. We decided the best thing would be for him to spend some more time with Jerry.  Jerry said that by the time SP is about 12 he should have all this stuff down! Actually, he has shown a lot of improvement and Jerry is enjoying working with him. However, I think that it's best for both of us if he spends a bit more time in a disciplined atmosphere. I think I am being extra cautious because he is a mule and I just don't want to mess anything up. The good part is Jerry has other mules SP's age so he gets playtime with his own kind, which I think is great. So, I need to call on Auntie Barb and Auntie Tock. More visits are in order... |
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Post by calypso on Apr 1, 2008 0:47:40 GMT -5
*sob*
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Post by jessiegirl1981 on Apr 1, 2008 0:57:11 GMT -5
I love hearing about this guy and quite often think about him when the rescue world gets to be a bit much.. it reminds me how many good people are here doing good things by their horses..uh mules uh what technically is he? Anyways please keep up the visits and pics!! I am so happy to hear he is not alone and is getting all the loving he can handle
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Post by jessiegirl1981 on Apr 1, 2008 0:58:00 GMT -5
Dont cry Caly he will be home soon and I am sure Diva will think he is a very handsome gentleman
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Post by djrepp on Apr 1, 2008 1:32:09 GMT -5
You have got yourself a very valuable animal. Kate has always said he is very good looking and you got yourself a real keeper.
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Post by Tockita on Apr 3, 2008 12:37:46 GMT -5
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Post by swissgrl on Apr 8, 2008 8:29:03 GMT -5
AWE, he just looks so adorable. Glad he had his Aunties there to give him some love.
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Post by watermarkfarm on Apr 8, 2008 13:32:04 GMT -5
Jen, you're really making a great investment in SP and I encourage you to stick with his time at Jerry's. Being a mule owner, I am all too familiar with how "rank" mules can get and how easily one can be ruined. Hang in there with this. You have an opportunity to create a really great mule if you do things right ---- Jerry is one of very few trainers who understand mules. I would NEVER trust our mule with a non-mule person. Our mule, Odie, is wonderful but definitely comes with some "quirks" that can be at the least annoying and at the most dangerous. Our vet, a mule guy, gave me a list of things to watch out for when I was considering buying Odie. He called them "biggies" with mules ---- things that most often were the worst problems that mules seem to develop. They were: 1-- easy to catch 2-- Feet easy to handle/trim/shoe 3---Easy to lead 4-- Kicks Our guy Odie is wonderful 98% of the time. BUT the quirk that we live with is that he can pull away or bolt while you are leading him. There is nothing you can do to stop him. He does it whenever it does not make sense to him that you are taking him somewhere (like away from feed, or away from buddies). We manage it by tucking a few cookies in a pocket and using "mule logic" and tons of Parelli and Lyons groundwork to keep his "heeling" skills sharp and to convince him otherwise. But it's a REAL DRAG, this habit. Like I said, we live with it. Wish we didn't have to, but from what I hear, mules often develop ONE bad habit. You are giving SP a good start and hopefully you won't deal with any of that. Odie is easy to catch and very easy to trim and shoe. The other quirk is that he is ***deathly*** fearful of tractors, especially diesel tractors. Probably for a good reason. So anyway....here I have this pretty amazing 18 year old mule, but I wish I could go back and un-do these very ingrained fears and habits he has. Mules are amazing because they learn so fast and remember what you teach them ----- and they are horrifying for the same reason!! Katie Odie and Demi (13) at a dressage show a few weeks ago. Warmup was great, but Odie bolted in the dressage arena as he was afraid of a tractor working nearby...  |
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Post by kidznhorses on Apr 8, 2008 14:50:06 GMT -5
AWESOME pic, Katie! Thanks so much for sharing! Now we need another new pic of SP!
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Post by piopico on Apr 8, 2008 23:23:39 GMT -5
Odie has such unusual coloring- do you know what his parentage was Katie?
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Post by watermarkfarm on Apr 9, 2008 14:14:39 GMT -5
Mammoth spotted jack on the dad's side (that's a giant spotted donkey) and we were told TB on the dam's side. He is off the track, so that would make sense...
Katie
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