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....
