Super Dog vs. Super Pony – who won?

Posted on November 2, 2010 by Ammo

As my facebook fans know, I’m back from my amazing trip to the Equine Extravaganza to compete in the talent contest with my pony pal, Chincoteague Minnow.

And guess what!!?? I came back as the winner! Well ok, Minnow & I are the winners!

Mom was kinda nervous for the performance, but Minnow & I knew exactly what we were doing. Just check it out for yourself:

We were up against some stiff competition….

But I think it was my adorableness that won the judges over. I also threw in a few extra moves of my own to really wow them too…..Like digging a REALLY REALLY big hole. I mean did you hear all the laughs I got? I have to admit I’m kinda bitter that the crowd clapped the loudest for Minnow & he won the super hero trophy…..I guess I can give him that one though, since it WAS a HORSE EXPO.

Not only did I win glory in the contest, but I also won the opportunity to have a private training session with Movie Star Animal Trainer, Doug Sloan. I can see myself now in a kibble commercial, or maybe the next marvel super hero movie! I mean after all the 2008 talent contest winner, Amazing Grace, became a movie star after she won! So hey, it could happen to me right?

But, even if I don’t become a super star, my mom said she’ll always be proud of me, and I don’t need a fancy movie role to be special.

And you know, my mom’s right. Because I perform to make people smile and laugh, and because it’s fun! (not to mention the chicken and cheese mom gives me is to die for!)

So maybe someday you will see me on the big screen, but if not, I’ll be just as happy to continue to make my fans smile.

P.S. I have lots more photos to share from my adventuresome weekend….so check back tomorrow….you can also head over to the Trick Ponies Blog to see more videos from my travels.

On the Road Again

Posted on October 29, 2010 by Ammo

While you’re reading this, I’m on my way to Doswell, Virginia for the weekend with my pal Minnow! Minnow and I are competing in a talent competition at the Equine Extravaganza.

I’m a little bit nervous, but I’ve been practicing a lot, so I’m super excited to show everyone what I can do!

A few years back a mule named Gracie won the talent contest. Gracie went on to star in a movie and even made a few TV appearances after winning the contest. Pretty cool, huh?

Now I don’t know about being a TV star, but I do know I can’t wait to make everyone laugh! Laughter is the best part about being a performing Dachshund. Well and the treats, lets not forget the treats.

I really like to look out into the audience and see lots of smiling faces! That’s why sometimes I like to add-lib in my performances. Les you forget when I stole the show away from my friend Minnow the Pony this summer during a performance in Virginia – where I decided to dig a GIANT hole in the arena while Minnow was doing his tricks!

Sneaky I know, but when the crowd burst out laughing…..it was totally worth it. Minnow forgave me later, we always kiss and make up.

So since I totally enjoy making everyone smile – I thought I’d share a little video of Me and Minnow practicing for our big show. It’s not the finished product – which I will be sure to tell you all about when I get back – but I think it should hold you till I get back!

P.S. You better be laughing!

Two Super Heros?

Posted on October 21, 2010 by Ammo

So you all know I’m a SuperHero right? I mean I have a cape after all – apparently that’s all you need to be a super hero. Did you see the movie Kick-Ass? Long story short, if you have a super cool outfit …oh and a willingness to fight bad guys …. then you can be a super hero too.

Super Hero

I just never thought anyone else would WANT to be a Super Hero. Boy was I wrong.

I should have known something was up when mom broke out the sewing machine

What the!? What are you doing wearing a cape!?

I mean I guess it was inevitable – I do make cape wearing look pretty darn awesome.

Minnow getting fitted for his cape

Sigh. Just please tell me he doesn’t have any super powers.

Just watch your back Super Pony….

I could join the Circus

Posted on October 20, 2010 by Ammo

Just having some fun with mom at the farm. I think if I ever wanted to run away, they’d totally let me join the circus. Don’t worry, I have NO plans to run away….I’m just saying, I think I’d be a top pick, don’t you?

Minnow could come with me too. Just check out us doing what we do out at the farm:

Yeah we make a pretty unstoppable pair. Maybe we should just start our own Circus, Trooper could be the elephant and Cricket could be the tightrope walker. Now that’s one Circus I’d want to see!

circus image from here.

I’ve Got Talent

Posted on September 23, 2010 by Ammo

Just when I thought things were winding down for the summer, and I was gonna have to start preparing for hibernation, something exciting has happened! Something even more thrilling than my “play dead” trick! And it’s pretty thrilling!

My mom entered me and my bestest pony pal, Minnow, into a talent contest. And we were accepted!

So what does this mean exactly? I’ll tell you what….

From October 29 – 31 Minnow and I will be at the Equine Extravaganza in Doswell, Virginia. On October 30th Minnow and I will compete against other contestants for the chance to win fame and fortune! The contest will take place on Saturday from 11:30am – 1pm at the Meadow Event Park.

I’m excited, but really nervous too! Mom said I have lots of work to do to get ready, because I don’t have as much performance experience as Minnow does. As long as I have my stunt helmet and cape I know I can do it! So if you feel like visiting me at the Equine Extravaganza I know I could sure use the cheering section!

Stay tuned as next month I’m sure mom will be helping me learn lots of new tricks in preparation for my BIG performance!

Adventures of a Performing Doxie

Posted on September 7, 2010 by Ammo

Most of you know I have a day job as shop greeter at my mom’s small-town custom framing store. But after hours I turn into “Ammo the stuntdog”! I perform super amazing tricks with my Painting Pony friends – sometimes traveling with them too. Most of the time Chincoteague Minnow is my traveling buddy, because he’s the most famous of the trick ponies. Minnow thinks I’m his sidekick as he wows the crowds with his ability to paint and do tricks. But I KNOW that I carry the show with my death-defying leaps through my hoop, and my ability to play dead (and come back alive). And we all know who looks cuter in a stunt helmet!

This past weekend Minnow and I took a trip to the Ludwigs Corner Horse Show to entertain the crowds. This performance was EXTRA dare devilish because we were met with 22MPH winds due to Hurricane Earl. But I bravely put on my stunt helmet and continued on with the performance, I wasn’t gonna let a little wind keep me from making all the children laugh!