Ice Queens

Posted on April 27, 2016 by Ammo

Ice Queens // Icelandic Horses on the Farm

It’s come to my attention that I never really properly introduced some of my new friends on the farm. (those two frosty gals behind me).

Ice Queens // Icelandic Horses on the Farm

Now if my friends Etna & Aldis look a bit chilly, not to worry….they actually LOVE the cold because they hail from Iceland!

That’s right, these Icelandic Horses are a unique breed of smallish horses that came to Iceland with the first settlers from Norway 1100 years ago. Archeological digs in Europe have revealed that they are descendent from an ancient breed of horses that is now extinct outside of Iceland, where it has been preserved in isolation.

Ice Queens // Icelandic Horses on the Farm

To be honest, in the beginning I wasn’t really sure they were horses at all with all that wild hair.

Ice Queens // Icelandic Horses on the Farm

But eventually that sassy pony stink eye emerged, and I knew, yup….horses for sure!

Ice Queens // Icelandic Horses on the Farm

One thing is for sure though, it must be pretty nice to not be bothered by the cold! I admit, I’m pretty jealous of their ability to thrive in the cold. At least summer is on it’s way!

Dog Hair Everywhere

Posted on November 4, 2015 by Ammo

When the new FURminator Comfort Edge DeShedding Tool arrived at my door a few weeks ago, I knew just who would be getting a major grooming, my buddy Trooper!

De-Shedding the Dogs with the Furminator

I have to admit, I’m a wee bit jealous of all of Trooper’s glorious hair (he claims he gets his good hair from his mom, the Australian Shepherd). I on the other hand am plagued with Dachshund pattern baldness (it’s a real thing, look it up!), and have to wear coats and sweaters all winter long to keep warm on the farm.

Winter on the Farm // Ammo the Dachshund

De-Shedding the Dogs with the Furminator

Thanks to our new FURminator mom collected enough Trooper hair to make me a sweater from it! Now who’s good with a loom?

You can check out more great grooming products for pets from FURminator!

Shedding Ponies

Posted on March 13, 2012 by Ammo

It’s Spring on the farm, which means two things – 1. I don’t have to wear my coats! 2. The ponies are shedding! This may not sound very exciting to you, but when you don’t have to wear a coat – the Spring air puts a little wiggle in your wag. And when you have a little wiggle in your wag you find seemingly boring items (like shedded out pony hair) super fun. Just see for yourself…

Yay!

Going Bald

Posted on February 24, 2011 by Ammo

I don’t know what to think. Every time I come to the farm it seems like Boomerang is loosing more and more hair. Honestly, I’m a little scared I might be next!