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I went to the Rodeo

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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!

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Rodeo in Amish Country

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On Monday nights there is a rodeo of sorts held in the heart of Amish Country – practically right outside my backdoor. Of course I couldn’t pass up the opportunity to take a trip to the Hillbrook Rodeo!

Rodeo in Amish Country // Ammo the Dachshund

Tucked away in farm country this rodeo is open to riders of all ages – boasting barrel racing, pole bending, team penning, and various other speed sports. (For the non-horse enthusiast, it basically had cows and horses that like to run really really fast).

Rodeo in Amish Country // Ammo the Dachshund

Rodeo in Amish Country // Ammo the Dachshund

The team penning was pretty fun to watch, with the object being that three riders need to pick out three cows (all containing the same number on their sides) and separate them from their herd, putting them into a different pen. The Amish gals made it look easy – even while riding in a dress!

Rodeo in Amish Country // Ammo the Dachshund

One of the little girls I met at the rodeo offered to lend me her pony so I could give team penning a try too.

Rodeo in Amish Country // Ammo the Dachshund

Very tempting, considering that her miniature horse was JUST MY SIZE, but I had to take a pass this time.

Rodeo in Amish Country // Ammo the Dachshund

Rodeo in Amish Country // Ammo the Dachshund

After all, being a spectator was turning about to be way too much fun anyway.

Rodeo in Amish Country // Ammo the Dachshund

Rodeo in Amish Country // Ammo the Dachshund

Rodeo in Amish Country // Ammo the Dachshund

The sights, sounds, and smells of the rodeo were grand, and you can bet I’ll be returning again this summer!

Now let’s giddy-up and ride! Ammo the Dachshund

Flea Market Adventures

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Over the weekend I took a trip with Mom and Dad to the Flea Markets near Kutztown, PA.

Ammo the Dachshund // Flea Market Adventures

Being that I typically work on Saturdays, (when most flea markets are open) I’ve never actually been to one before.

Ammo the Dachshund // Flea Market Adventures

I spent the afternoon pillaging and searching for buried treasures among the isles upon isles of flea market goodies. There was certainly no shortage of new smells to be found.

Ammo the Dachshund // Flea Market Adventures

Ammo the Dachshund // Flea Market Adventures

Our first stop was the Kutztown Flea Market, with venders selling everything from glassware to toy dinosaurs. I had my eye on one of those Dinos, but sadly mom reminded me they would be much happier going home with a little boy who would love them than a dachshund that wanted to chew their heads off. She did have a point.

Ammo the Dachshund // Flea Market Adventures

Ammo the Dachshund // Flea Market Adventures

Next stop was the Renningers Flea Market where I met some interesting people and even more interesting treasures. Dad and I immediately were drawn to all the tools and weapons (it’s a guy thing).

Ammo the Dachshund // Flea Market Adventures

Ammo the Dachshund // Flea Market Adventures

And we even found some antique AMMO!

Ammo the Dachshund // Flea Market Hunting

Our final flea market of the day was unlike anything you have ever seen before. Isles upon isles of hidden finds line this amish barn that is only found through word of mouth.

Ammo the Dachshund // Flea Market Hunting

The best part is that most of the funds raised through the sale of donated items at this amish thrifting paradise is donated to charity.

Ammo the Dachshund // Flea Market Weekend

By the end of the day I was left looking like this! Flea Market Adventures are much harder than they look!

P.S. Not to worry, this photo was taken right after I was given a full bowl of ice cold water and was comfortably relaxing in the cool AC. The tongue was for dramatic effect.Ammo the Dachshund