For the first time on Tuesday evening, Gracie let me rub her back until my arms got tired. After that, I figured last night was a good time to try taking things one step further by brushing her.
By Gracie, she got it!
Good girl, Gracie!
I talked to her the whole time and told her how beautiful she is:
And how proud of her we are:
I also had to explain to her that she’s now joining the ranks of those at Morning Bray Farm who love to be brushed.
Witness Patrick. He came over and backed right up so that I would brush his butt:
And lookee here. Buckaroo too:
And, as if all that wasn’t exciting enough, Don’s been working with Nigel on his feet:
It’s all for the love of donkeys! ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥
June 14, 2012 at 5:14 am
How cool is that? Way to go Gracie and Nigel!
After looking at the donkey roping pictures, I needed to see happy donks being loved on. (You two are so good at that!)
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June 14, 2012 at 5:36 am
happy day at MBF!
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June 14, 2012 at 7:33 am
Gracie will be a grooming hog in no time! And I’ve been hoping for news about Nigel, he looks pretty relaxed about having his feet picked up. Yay!
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June 14, 2012 at 7:51 am
This will have me smiling all day.
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June 14, 2012 at 7:53 am
Wonderful! Hard work….well, maybe not hard, but consistent, pays off!
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June 14, 2012 at 7:59 am
I wish you would send these pictures to the donkey ropers in Van Horn, Texas!!! How blessed these animals are to have you & Don in their lives! Thank you for sharing these moments of pure love.
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June 14, 2012 at 8:40 am
Given everything formerly-wild burros have been through, for them to come to trust people is a testament to their basic temperament, as well as to all of your work, patience, and love………..
Brings tears to my eyes………..
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June 14, 2012 at 8:56 am
Watch you don’t get a stampede on your hands the next time you show up with a brush!
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June 14, 2012 at 9:02 am
Carolynn,
Some days, they actually form a queue! 😀
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June 14, 2012 at 11:35 am
That is fantastic, when i am milking daisy she will stay very still as long as i rub up and down her legs with my wet cloth! lovely shots of your donkeys! c
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June 14, 2012 at 4:55 pm
Thank Patrick for what he has going on in” the Love Of Donkeys” world these last few days 🙂 Its GREAT!
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June 14, 2012 at 7:41 pm
Oh all the donkey stars at MBF are shining brightly. Super yipees for Ms. Gracie Belle and of course how happy we are for Nigel coming to the party. Between your post and Carsons today and it’s a good day in spite of all the other. XOXO Oma LInda and all the cuckoos
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June 15, 2012 at 7:27 am
I think you should invite some folks out and have a bottom scratching party eh! 😉 I am sure the gang from the 7MSN would luv to come out to provide more bottoms to scratch, and just ask the bottom scratchers to each bring a food (or drink) item. cheaper than therapy eh!
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June 16, 2012 at 7:17 am
Those pictures brighten up my face with a big grin and am looking forward to groom all my grandchildren when I’m there sometime soon~
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June 16, 2012 at 9:05 am
Just great! Love seeing how your donkeys are happy to have you and Don!
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