Stonework

Posted on August 12, 2013 by Ammo

Stonework // Ammo the Dachshund

When I arrived at the farm the other day it seemed that something was a bit different.

Stonework // Ammo the Dachshund

Upon further inspection it seems that the workers had come and started on the stonework for Trooper’s new farmhouse.

Stonework // Ammo the Dachshund

I was a bit perplexed as to why the workers had started without me.

Stonework // Ammo the Dachshund

I mean really, just look at my strong muscles – I could easily lift those stones!

Stonework // Ammo the Dachshund

I decided to check out the work site, just incase there was any lingering work that I could pitch in and do.

Stonework // Ammo the Dachshund

Ok fine, I really just wanted to make sure that the crew didn’t leave any cookies laying around.

Stonework // Ammo the Dachshund

Sadly, no cookies were to be found. I mean what kind of work site is this anyway?

Stonework // Ammo the Dachshund

But I did find a whole pile of stones that still need to be installed, so I’m pretty sure the crew will be calling me to help soon! I’ll offer to bring the cookies.

2013 Chincoteague Pony Penning

Posted on July 29, 2013 by Ammo

So, as most of you know my mom left me home last week while she went on a fantastical adventure with two of my favorite ponies, Minnow and Boomerang, to Chincoteague Island for the 88th Annual Pony Penning.

They got to do amazing things like check out the wild pony round-up, swim, and auction – and they even got to perform all week at the Chincoteague Pony Centre.

2013 Chincoteague Pony Penning // Ammo the Dachshund

My mom took some amazing pictures, so even though I wasn’t there – her photos make me feel like I was! You can check them all out HERE.

2013 Chincoteague Pony Penning // Ammo the Dachshund

But I was most excited to hear about how my ponies did in their big performances, especially Boomerang who did an amazing job on his very FIRST debut – I’m pretty sure everyone was super impressed with the bean bag sitting skills that I taught him.

2013 Chincoteague Pony Penning // Ammo the Dachshund

Even my special pony Minnow did an amazing job painting some beautiful pictures that were auctioned off after each show – with part of the money going to help local animal rescue groups!

The ponies will have their own recap of all their adventures on their blog soon!

And while you may think I just spent my week at home like this:

ammo the dachshund sleeping

I actually had quite a few adventures of my own at home with dad! But those will have to wait for another post!

But you can check out all the fun my ponies had on their facebook page, and soon on their blog.

My Ponies Head to Chincoteague

Posted on July 23, 2013 by Ammo

Every year my mom packs up the ponies and heads to Chincoteague Island in Virginia for the Annual Chincoteague Pony Swim and Auction the last week in July. Sadly I’m always left behind for this annual homecoming of sorts, mostly because mom says it’s too hot for me!

painting pony with ammo the dachshund

So while I stay home with dad and watch movies, eat junk food, and stay up way too late, mom and my ponies are performing all week long at the Chincoteague Pony Centre in the hot summer weather. Perhaps I got the better end of this deal?

Ammo the Dachshund Helps Prepare for Pony Penning // Chincoteague Pony Boomerang

Ammo the Dachshund Super Hero and his Super Hero Pony

I’m wishing my ponies the best of luck in their performances, and I just know they’ll make lots of people smile!

boomerang laughing

See you when you return ponies! You better bring me back a souvenir!

Also, check out this article that was in my local paper all about my favorite ponies! Read it HERE.

I went to the Rodeo

Posted on July 16, 2013 by Ammo

You might remember that a couple of months ago I visited the Rodeo in Amish Country, well this time I was back to watch my mom and Boomerang compete in it!

At the Rodeo // Team Penning // Ammo the Dachshund

Boomer was competing in a sport called Team Penning, which basically means that three riders have 90 seconds to round up three cows that are the same number (a number is called out by the announcer at the start) and pen them into a small corral at the other end of the arena.

At the Rodeo // Team Penning // Ammo the Dachshund

My buddy Boomer is pretty new to moving cows around, and this was only the third time he’s tried team penning.

At the Rodeo // Team Penning // Ammo the Dachshund

Luckily he had me in the stands to cheer him on, and I think I was good luck because on his very first time out Boomer’s team penned their cows well under the time limit!

At the Rodeo // Team Penning // Ammo the Dachshund

Not to brag, but I pretty much taught him all he knows!

Find out more about my famous pony friends at PaintingPony.com

Painting with Minnow

Posted on July 10, 2013 by Ammo

This is Minnow, one of the most talented artists you’ll ever meet, and he’s my bestest pony friend.

Painting is one of Minnow’s favorite things to do, can’t you tell by that big smile on his face?

When Minnow gets ready to paint I’m never far from his side, because every great artist needs an assistant.

Trooper likes to help too sometimes, but he doesn’t always have the focus to be a great painting assistant.

I on the other hand might as well have paint flowing through my veins, and the messier the job the better!

I did a pretty good job helping Minnow make a mess now didn’t I?

Check out more of the famous paintings by Minnow and his pals at www.PaintingPony.com – also make sure you follow them on Facebook!

My Personal Puddle

Posted on July 2, 2013 by Ammo

My Personal Puddle // Ammo the Dachshund

It’s been raining in Pennsylvania A LOT, like as in thunderstorms most nights and sometimes all day long. But it’s also been hot hot hot. So while I hate that the rain sometimes puts a damper on my plans, I’m loving that it’s created a personal puddle on the farm just for me to cool off in.

My Personal Puddle // Ammo the Dachshund

It may not be crystal clear waters, but it’s the perfect place to cool off, and maybe fetch a few sticks in too.

My Personal Puddle // Ammo the Dachshund

With just a couple more inches of rain I’d have to slap on my life vest and call it my own personal swimming puddle.

My Personal Puddle // Ammo the Dachshund

If anyone needs me I’ll be dipping my paws into my personal puddle, and dreaming I’m at the beach chasing crabs out to sea! Keep cool friends!

In Preparation – Pony Penning 2013

Posted on June 11, 2013 by Ammo

Ammo the Dachshund Helps Prepare for Pony Penning

Every year around June mom and I start training the ponies for a very special trip. A trip to Chincoteague Island in Virginia at the end of July to watch their wild relatives swim from Assateague to Chincoteague during the annual Chincoteague Pony Swim and Auction.

As official pony trainer it’s my duty to help the ponies prepare by learning new tricks so they are ready to perform for their week long stay down there at the Chincoteague Pony Centre.

Ammo the Dachshund Helps Prepare for Pony Penning // Chincoteague Pony Boomerang

This year my pal Boomerang will be making his first trip to Virginia to perform, so I had a little chat with him about how he’s supposed to behave properly and not embarrass me.

Ammo the Dachshund Helps Prepare for Pony Penning // Chincoteague Pony Boomerang

Boomerang sulked for the rest of the day, what a baby!

Ammo the Dachshund Helps Prepare for Pony Penning // Chincoteague Pony Boomerang

Another part of Boomer’s preparation is reading the famous book by Marguerite Henry, Misty of Chincoteague. Things were going well until Boomer confessed that he doesn’t know how to read!

Ammo the Dachshund Helps Prepare for Pony Penning // Chincoteague Pony Boomerang

Sigh, it’s going to be a very very long summer!

Learn more about where you can see my pony friends perform at the end of July on the Painting Pony Blog.

Playing Golf with Dad

Posted on June 6, 2013 by Ammo

Playing Golf with Dad // Ammo the Dachshund

My Dad loves to go golfing, he says it’s one of his most favorite things to do. So you can imagine my disappointment that dad hasn’t invited me along on any of his golf outings yet. But all that is about to change, because I’ve been practicing….

See, I’m off to find the holes!