Just like that, our boy is now a man.
Big Red got his first headstall, bit and reins on Saturday.
Ryan selected an eggbutt snaffle bit to get Ellsworth started.
Ellsworth took to it like an old pro.
I’m so proud of him.
A few adjustments were necessary, but as always, Ellsworth was very patient.
♥
Lessons for Big Red – Week Two
Lessons for Big Red – Week One
Morning Bray Farm 
June 20, 2011 at 5:27 am
I think a donkeys attitude to trying new things is amazing. Good boy Red!
LikeLike
June 20, 2011 at 6:41 am
Mel,
I do too. Amazing.
LikeLike
June 20, 2011 at 5:46 am
What a gooooood boy. 🙂 Love his tuft on top…… 🙂
ps — I went to the U’s peony garden. Three days of pink and white fluffiness…. 🙂
LikeLike
June 20, 2011 at 6:41 am
Vicki,
I’m soooooooo envious. 🙂
LikeLike
June 20, 2011 at 6:34 am
Nothing bothers that boy…I mean man. Somebody needs to bring her video camera over for one of these lessons.
LikeLike
June 20, 2011 at 6:40 am
Carson,
Yes, she does.
LikeLike
June 20, 2011 at 6:52 am
Just looking at how well he’s doing, you’d think he’d done it all his life (and we know tht’s not the case)… Love him…I can feel his sweet spirit…
LikeLike
June 20, 2011 at 6:57 am
Nancy,
He’s definitely taking it all in stride. I’ll give him an extra hug from you today. 🙂
LikeLike
June 20, 2011 at 7:37 am
Ellsworth rocks. There is no other way to say that. He just rocks!
LikeLike
June 20, 2011 at 7:39 am
Cathy,
You know we agree. 🙂 xoxo
LikeLike
June 20, 2011 at 7:54 am
Ellsworth must like Ryan or else he may not adapt as well as he had! He looked mighty proud of himself in one picture with his eyes closed and a big grin on his face! ❤
LikeLike
June 20, 2011 at 8:32 am
Not much longer til we see photos of you riding the mighty Ellesworth……
LikeLike
June 20, 2011 at 8:34 am
Hug is neck for me. You have a great reason to be proud of him, but don’t let Ryan take all the credit. He wouldn’t be able to work with him, if it weren’t for all the love and positive attention he gets from y’all.
LikeLike
June 20, 2011 at 8:51 am
I love Ellesworth even more! *grin* He has a look on his face like, “Yeah, so what’s the big deal. Hang on a minute, I’ve gotta adjust my tongue a bit… uh…yup…okay, we’re good.” Ryan seems like a great guy, good with animals and totally confident, which no doubt translates to the critters he’s working with. Good man, there.
LikeLike
June 20, 2011 at 9:40 am
It’s been awhile since I have been able to visit. My goodness Ellsworth is being ridden now! He is so handsome. And he looks fantastic under saddle. He is such a good boy! But heck, you already knew that! 🙂
LikeLike
June 20, 2011 at 9:48 am
Just when I think I cannot possibly adore this boy any more……along comes this post! He is so freakin awesome. I love Ellsworth.
LikeLike
June 20, 2011 at 10:22 am
He looks very handsome in his new attire.
LikeLike
June 20, 2011 at 3:26 pm
Hi ya MBF peeps and donks. It is so wonderful to see Big Red doing his best donkey thang. He is such a sweetie pie. Love the smiles Da Boys have to share with us lowly human “beans”. The kiddos got such a kick out of seeing him this morning…..true love is marked by true concern…………they both thought his ears back might mean he was a little concerned at first….then Ry (the guru of donkeys sans Barnyard) said, “nah, I think Big Red is trying to listen for the instructions so he can get it right”. Well there ya go and now we know.
smooches and squeezes, Casa de Cuckoos
LikeLike
June 20, 2011 at 3:57 pm
Just great!
Love all pictures!
LikeLike
June 20, 2011 at 5:43 pm
I love all these wonderful pictures, but especially #5 – gentle hand on a sweet donkey face, and I swear Ellsworth is smiling!
LikeLike
June 20, 2011 at 10:22 pm
Ellsworth is awesome!
LikeLike