The First Days

When I (Mikey) first moved out to this area, I used to frequent a little 5 stool, one room bar that only served beer, just down the road. I went there to listen to the old timers talk. It's a good way to hear all the gossip about where you live. I learned a lot.

Buddy frequently came up in conversation. This being a few years after The Horse Whisperer movie came out. Those old boys would say over and over "That Buddy, he's the real deal. He's a true horse whisperer." Then they'd relate stories they'd heard or times they'd seen Buddy work his magic. 

He makes it look easy. 

The following pictures are from the first few days with Jackpot. I have a slew of pictures and I'll be doling them out over the next few days, so check back to see what's happening. 

I don't want to give it all away, but I'll tell you this much. They're way ahead of schedule. 

I'll let the pictures tell the story now.

Slow easy introduction

In some of these pictures you'll note 

the saddled horse behind them (and a goat or two)

I call them the "comfort animals"

Apparently one goat is particularly taken with Jackpot

and sleeps next to his fence at night

Ahhh there it is

That first touch

Jackpot gets a little scared as Buddy moves on

"But it's ok" Buddy says

It's OK

More reassurance

Introducing the halter

Buddy works slowly and calmly

Jackpot takes it in stride

He trusts Buddy at this point

Big freaky rug on the ground

that's ok

Hanging out like old friends

I call this "getting personal"

Jackpot's not real sure

He says "I don't know, man"

"Whoa! That's a goosey spot there"

Buddy says "Trust me, it's ok"

and Jackpot relaxes

This is where they were the second day

but I want to keep you in suspense

There is more

lots and lots more

coming soon....