Brandywine Hills Point-to-Point

This Sunday, April 1st (weather permitting) I will be attending the Brandywine Hills Point-to-Point Races in West Chester, Pa with my pal Minnow the Painting Pony.  If you are unfamiliar with what a Point-to-Point is, it’s essentially an amateur horse racing event meant for fox hunting horses in which they race over fences.

ammo the dachshund 2012 pa horse world expo

Neither Minnow nor I have been to a Point-to-Point before, and although they do feature races where ponies are eligible (ridden by children) we won’t be there to race.

ammo the dachshund with the painting pony

Instead we’ll be entertaining the crowds in the Children’s Activities Area from 11 – 3:30pm. So if you are in the area on Sunday make sure you stop on by my booth and visit! Gates open at 11am  and tickets are $15 for adults and $12 for children. You can check out more of the events I will be attending this year on my calendar.

ammo the dachshund with painting pony

P.S. I promise to jump through my hoop way better than this if you come to visit me! 

Super Hero Beach Day

On Monday I decided to take a break from every day life and head to the beach with some of my pony pals. We took a two hour ride down to Cape Henlopen in Delaware for a little romp by the seaside.

ammo the dachshund visits the beach

ammo the dachshund visits the beach

My pal Boomerang was so excited to get to the sand that he couldn’t even make it all the way to the beach before he excitedly began to roll around in it. He certainly knows how to have a good time, doesn’t he?

ammo the dachshund visits the beach

Boomerang and Blitz (the two pinto’s in the front) have the ocean in their blood – their parents (just like my pal Minnow) were born wild on Assateague Island in Virginia. They seem to feel right at home on the beach.

ammo the dachshund visits the beach

I may not have the ocean in my blood, but I was extremely excited about my trip to the beach.

ammo the dachshund visits the beach

This is my super excited crazy run that I do when I can hardly contain my excitement.

ammo the dachshund visits the beach

My ponies had a super excited crazy run too!

ammo the dachshund trip to the beach

In fact it was so exciting that “Super Ammo” made an appearance!

ammo the dachshund trip to the beach

“Super Ammo” really enjoyed protecting the beach from intruders – but wind & super capes don’t always mix.

ammo the dachshund trip to the beach

The wind threatened to pick me up and blow me away!

ammo the dachshund trip to the beach

Good thing my mom and the ponies saved me though – or I may have drifted out to sea.

ammo the dachshund trip to the beach

Eventually I decided wind or not, I wasn’t going to let it spoil my trip to the Beach.

ammo the dachshund trip to the beach

ammo the dachshund trip to the beach

The “leash law” kept me from venturing too far out to sea, which is a shame because I had my inner tube packed in the car for just this occasion! Inner tube or not though, I had the best time at the beach with my friends and I’m counting the days until we can go back again.

ammo the dachshund trip to the beach

ammo the dachshund trip to the beach

ammo the dachshund trip to the beach

ammo the dachshund trip to the beach

ammo the dachshund trip to the beach

ammo the dachshund trip to the beach

Any other sea loving dogs out there? Or know of any other good dog beaches I could visit? I’m thinking I should take some surf lessons next time too! Yay! 

 

Kitty Love

The family farm is such a wonderful place, not only is it home to my magical Painting Pony friends, but it also home to the barn kitties, Spider & Cricket. One of the things that is so great about all my furry friends on the farm – everyone loves each other. I love the ponies & the kitties, the kitties love the ponies & me, and the ponies love everyone too! It’s one big happy family.

love on the family farm with ammo the dachshund

love on the family farm with ammo the dachshund

love on the family farm with ammo the dachshund

love on the family farm with ammo the dachshund

love on the family farm with ammo the dachshund

love on the family farm with ammo the dachshund

 

Don’t you just feel the love? xoxo, 

Early Spring at the Lake

In Pennsylvania we’re having an early Spring this year. Even though today is the official first day of Spring, in the weeks leading up we’ve been having glorious 70 degree weather.

ammo the dachshund at the lake with ponies

I’m all about this warm weather, which is why yesterday I decided to take a trip with my ponies to Marsh Creek State Park.

ammo the dachshund at the lake with ponies

Blitz and Boomerang went for a little dip in the lake while I got to do some exploring.

ammo the dachshund at the lake with ponies

Did you know that it smells like fish at the lake? I don’t know about you, but I LOVE fish.

ammo the dachshund at the lake with ponies

Even though I really wanted to do some fishing, the water was a bit chilly for me.

ammo the dachshund at the lake with ponies

I didn’t catch any fish this time, but I did find a stick. Highlight of my day!

ammo the dachshund at the lake with ponies

I also found this neat rock.

ammo the dachshund at the lake with ponies

And then I got really brave, and actually took a dip in the lake!

ammo the dachshund at the lake with ponies

Next time I plan to bring a raft so I can float out just as far as the ponies can! And Boomerang promised me he’d learn how to use a fishing pole. I’m so excited!

Anyone else having an early Spring this year? Have you been on any Spring adventures yet? I’m already compiling my list of Summer activities that I want to do this year! Yipee! 

Friday Fetch: Pet Paint

If you didn’t know already, I’m a huge fan of paint! I hang with some World-famous Painting Ponies and I’m an artist myself.

So when I stumbled upon this next great product (after seeing it first on BlogPaws), I knew I had found something to really get excited about!

pet paint

Pet Paint is a pet-friendly paint for your furry friend. It’s a non-toxic and veterinarian approved fur spray paint for your pet. Imagine all the fun you can have this Halloween – it’s even great to support your favorite sports teams, parties, and more.

pet paint

Pet Paint is currently taking pre-orders for Halloween 2012, so make sure you sign-up now! I’d love to get my paws on some…..I think I might know a few ponies that would look fabulous in pink! hehe.

pet paint

pet paint

pet paint

Visit to the Uwchlan Hills Elementary School

Last Friday I took a trip to the Uwchlan Hills Elementary School for Reader Appreciation Day & Dr. Suess’ Birthday. I’m certainly no Dr. Suess, but I did bring along one of my favorite books, Superdog: The Heart of a Hero.

ammo the dachshund goes to school

I was so excited to meet the 3rd grade class that I’d be reading to, I could hardly wait. I even wore my special super hero cape, because I knew the kids would love it.

ammo the dachshund goes to school

After mom helped me read the book I brought, I then got to show all the kids my super cool tricks – like playing dead, jumping through a hoop, and giving some awesome high-fives.

ammo the dachshund goes to school

Afterwards I even showed the kids my special movie that my friends the Painting Ponies are in too.

ammo the dachshund goes to school

Not to brag, but the kids didn’t even want to go to their lunch because they were having so much fun petting me. They even dressed me up in a Dr. Suess hat!

ammo the dachshund goes to school

And had I packed my lunch that day – I probably would of stayed too.

ammo the dachshund goes to school

Going to school was so much fun, kinda makes me wish I could go every day! 

 

2012 Pa Horse World Expo – with Ammo

Attending the 2012 Pa Horse World Expo with my pal Minnow the Painting Pony was a new experience for both of us.

ammo the dachshund 2012 pa horse world expo

And for anyone who stopped by our booth – you may have thought I did a lot of this….

ammo the dachshund 2012 pa horse world expo

…and this.

But, in reality it was exhausting being the front man for Minnow – and drawing in the crowds.

ammo the dachshund 2012 pa horse world expo

ammo the dachshund 2012 pa horse world expo

This cute mug isn’t just for looking pretty – it’s for creating a crowd.

ammo the dachshund 2012 pa horse world expo

Although, my pal Minnow seems to be pretty good at that too. 🙂

Traveler

ammo the dachshund packing for the pa horse world expo

Guess what! I won’t be having to build any Super Forts in my basement anytime soon….because I’m traveling along with Painting Pony, Minnow, for our big trip to the PA Horse World Expo in Harrisburg, PA.

ammo the dachshund packing for the pa horse world expo

I’ve been helping mom pack the horse trailer all week – with what seems like the entire contents of Minnow’s bedroom. How many bags of cardboard bedding does he really need anyway?

ammo the dachshund packing for the pa horse world expo

I’m pretty sure we have everything for our trip….

ammo the dachshund packing for the pa horse world expo

…and perhaps a few stowaways too! (wouldn’t be the first time). 

 

You can visit me at the Pa Horse World Expo Thursday – Sunday at booth #607 & 608 and also keep up with all of my adventures during the event on my Facebook page. Visit the blog next week to hear about all the fun I had!

Hay is for Horses

ammo the dachshund hay is for horses

During the winter months, the ponies require hay – since there isn’t really any grass for them to eat.

ammo the dachshund hay is for horses

I’m all for giving my ponies what they want…..but they sure do eat a lot.

ammo the dachshund hay is for horses

Just look how much hay I had to throw down from the loft the other day!

ammo the dachshund hay is for horses

But, when I see Boomerang’s smiling face…..

ammo the dachshund hay is for horses

…and Blitz’s happy little nose….

ammo the dachshund hay is for horses

…it makes my job as hay thrower-downer all worth while!

My New Office

Being a Blogger (and facebook celebrity) pretty much means that I spend a lot of time locked in my office writing away. Only up until recently my blogging space wasn’t really up to my amazing design standards. So after some begging and pleading, and a few sad puppy faces, Mom and Dad agreed to give my office a makeover.

ammo the dachshund new office

Welcome to my new office, won’t you join me for the tour?

ammo the dachshund new office

ammo the dachshund new office

ammo the dachshund new office

ammo the dachshund new office

Fabulous right? The best parts are in the details, because it’s quite obvious that my personal style (and overall good looks) have taken over the space completely….

ammo the dachshund new office

A is for Ammo and everything that is awesome!

ammo the dachshund new office

My Reserve Champ ribbon from the Keystone Dachshund Races last year proudly hangs on my cork board along with my favorite photo of me and Minnow the Chincoteague Pony.

ammo the dachshund new office

Everything about my new office is happy and bright….just like me!

ammo the dachshund new office

ammo the dachshund new office

ammo the dachshund new office

ammo the dachshund new office

ammo the dachshund new office

At the end of the day, the most important thing is the function – and after taking it for a test spin, my new office passes the Ammo the Dachshund standards test.

ammo the dachshund new office

ammo the dachshund new office

ammo the dachshund new office

Suddenly I’m inspired to be way more creative – building more rocket packs, digging more holes, and painting more pictures.

ammo the dachshund new office

There’s adventures to be had right outside my window!

ammo the dachshund new office

Just as soon as I finish my afternoon nap!