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The Inspector

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ammo the dachshund inspecting at the farm

My pony friends recently got in a shipment of new equipment to use during their mounted games competitions on the farm!

ammo the dachshund inspecting at the farm

These brand-new items for the Windsor Castle Race looked pretty spiffy to me, but there is really no way to tell until Inspector Ammo makes his rounds.

ammo the dachshund inspecting at the farm

The traffic cones looked alright I guess, and would have gotten an A++ instead of an A if they smelled like dead animals instead of new plastic though.

ammo the dachshund inspecting at the farm

The polo balls were a bit tough to inspect because they were very difficult for me to pick up.

ammo the dachshund inspecting at the farm

Rolling them was a bit more effective – but just not as fun.

ammo the dachshund inspecting at the farm

I was distraught as to whether I should give them a passing grade for pony usage – especially since they didn’t come equipped with squeakers inside.

ammo the dachshund inspecting at the farm

But then I decided, what the heck, squeaker or not how can you not have fun with a ball! So go ahead ponies, have fun with your new toys – they passed inspection! Yipee!

My Weekend Adventures

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My weekends always seem to be filled with non-stop adventures. Sleeping the day away is not an option when there are lots of things to see and do. So here’s a little recap of all the adventures I had this past weekend…

ammo the dachshund visits nursing home

Visiting the nursing home.

ammo the dachshund and his pony

Hanging out with my ponies.

ammo the dachshund and his pony

ammo the dachshund and his pony

ammo the dachshund and his pony

ammo the dachshund and his pony

Playing with my friend Shilah at the park.

 

 

What kind of adventures did you have this weekend? 

A Camping we will go

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ammo the dachshund camping

Screaming at the top of my lungs this past weekend to cheer on my pal Boomerang wasn’t the only highlight of my trip to Maryland. Oh yes, I got to go camping with my family!

ammo the dachshund camping

After helping pack the horse trailer  – Boomerang, mom, dad and me headed south for the weekend.

ammo the dachshund camping

I love camping because it means I get to spend lots of time outdoors doing manly outdoor things….like collecting sticks.

ammo the dachshund camping

Helping dad build the campfire is also quite fun – although it is a shame that all those perfect chewing sticks will soon be going up in flames.

ammo the dachshund camping

But, it was quite chilly on Saturday night, so I was happy to sacrifice a few of my sticks for the sake of warmth.

ammo the dachshund camping

This time I got to test out my new camping tent – as the last one I accidentally burst a hole through when I couldn’t find the door….oops.

ammo the dachshund camping

The good news is my new tent passed my rigorous test and I was extra warm and toasty all night inside mom’s sleeping bag.

ammo the dachshund camping

When I wasn’t cheering on Boomerang or doing camping things I chowed down on french fries and fruit smoothies in the spectator stands.

ammo the dachshund camping

I also got to help mom score some of the other divisions. Although to be honest I did use it as an excuse to take a nap.

ammo the dachshund camping

At the end of the weekend Boomerang thanked me for coming along to cheer him on.

ammo the dachshund camping

He even showed his appreciation by taking me on a pony ride – isn’t he the sweetest?

You can check out my super awesome pony friend Boomerang in action this weekend by watching the video below.

Number One Fan

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ammo the dachshund - spectator

I’m a fan of a lot of things – cheese, hot dogs, squeaky toys – but being a Number One Fan requires a lot more work.

ammo the dachshund - spectator

You have to pay attention at all times so you don’t miss a second of the action.

ammo the dachshund - spectator

You have to be willing to brave the elements and come prepared with extra blankies.

ammo the dachshund - spectator

You have to keep your eyes glued on your favorite players at all times.

ammo the dachshund - spectator

You have to keep a mental score as well.

ammo the dachshund - spectator

You have to cheer the loudest out of anyone.

ammo the dachshund - spectator

You have to empathize when the game gets a little tough.

ammo the dachshund - spectator

You must never give up hope.

chesapeake boomerang

And you must ride along during every race as if you were there.

chesapeake boomerang

 

Congrats to my pal Boomerang for an excellent weekend competing in the MGAA Mid-Atlantic #1 Games Competition. And thanks for letting me come along for the ride.

xoxo Your Number One Fan, 

 

Running with the Ponies

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I may not have been frolicking around in the pasture with the ponies in real life, but I certainly was in spirit (although you can catch a glimpse of me in the video below).

Blitz, Boomerang and Minnow really know how to have a good time!

ponies on the farm

ponies on the farm

Nothing like a good romp in the mud on a rainy day! 

The Search Party

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ammo the dachshund with spider the kitten

Spider the Kitten and I have been on high-alert lately because our friend Cricket the Cat is missing!

Our cute and friendly pal (seen above) hasn’t been hanging around the farm in over a week and Spider and I are starting to wonder where she went.

ammo the dachshund with spider the kitten

Even though Cricket has disappeared before (perhaps to go hunting or maybe she found a nice family nearby to beg food off of), Spider and I decided to organize a search party.

ammo the dachshund with spider the kitten

Although I’m fairly certain I am doing most of the “searching” while Spider has her own little personal “party”.

ammo the dachshund with spider the kitten

I’m going to keep searching though….and my paws are crossed that my furry friend Cricket will return to the farm soon.

ammo the dachshund with spider the kitten

And Cricket, if you are reading this, I’m keeping your cat bed warm for your return and making sure your portion of the cat food doesn’t go to waste. 

 

Did you pack your Swimmies?

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ammo the dachshund it's raining cats and dogs

Some of my weekend plans got washed away when a big storm came rolling in on Saturday night.

ammo the dachshund it's raining cats and dogs

I’ll admit, I was a little sad that I had to spend most of my weekend inside of the barn instead of hunting groundhogs and running around the farm.

ammo the dachshund it's raining cats and dogs

In fact, I was tempted just to park myself in the comfiest spot I could find and ride out the storm.

ammo the dachshund rain

My plans changed though when Nitro whispered in my ear, “Hey Ammo, Do you think if it keeps raining like this that we might all float away?”

ammo the dachshund rain

Float away? Float away?

ammo the dachshund rain

Definitely not on my watch!

ammo the dachshund rain

And boy did I watch!

ammo the dachshund rain

And after all that watching nothing got “floated away” – well aside from some of my earthworm pals (but I’m fairly certain they can swim pretty well….I think).

ammo the dachshund rain

Just as a precaution though I packed my emergency swimmies in mom’s car and my Chincoteague Pony Pals on the farm assured me that they are excellent swimmers. It’s times like these that I’m glad I have friends that were born on an island!

 

Dirt, Tunnels, and Spring-time Baths

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Sometimes I’m completely perplexed as to how I land myself in the bathtub at the end of the day. However, this was not one of those times.

ammo the dachshund on the farm

See last week the ponies had a new “obstacle” set up in the arena that I just couldn’t keep my paws off of.

ammo the dachshund on the farm

It’s enticing “dirtiness” and tunneling capabilities were just calling my name.

ammo the dachshund on the farm

And when Boomerang pointed out that I had a little something on my face – I knew my trip to the bathtub was inevitable.

ammo the dachshund gets a bath

Sigh. At least smelling like sunshine again isn’t all that bad. 

 

Etsy Update: My Painting Pony friends have added some new items to our online shop. Click here to check out the newest paintings created by my pal Minnow the Painting Pony!

Rainbows and Sunsets on the Farm

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Just as I was finishing up my chores on the farm last week the sky began to darken – and not just because the sun was beginning to set.

rainbows and sunsets on the farm

The rain came and went leaving everything dripping wet on the farm, but it also left something pretty awesome behind.

rainbows and sunsets on the farm

A beautiful rainbow light up the hills behind the farm.

rainbows and sunsets on the farm

I’m not sure Nitro and Jet appreciated how spectacular it was as they stuffed their horsey faces with grass.

rainbows and sunsets on the farm

I on the other hand, know a good rainbow when I see one!

rainbows and sunsets on the farm

As I waddled about the farm enjoying my rainbow I couldn’t help but think that this is truly what SPRING is all about.

rainbows and sunsets on the farm

The garden is growing.

rainbows and sunsets on the farm

Even the weeds are sprouting.

rainbows and sunsets on the farm

And enjoying some rainfall under a rainbow on the farm is heaven….

rainbows and sunsets on the farm

…especially when it brings the earthworms out to play! 

Ponies, Racing, and Super Heroes

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ammo the dachshund and painting pony at point to point races

Have you met my friend Minnow?

ammo the dachshund and painting pony at point to point races

He’s a super talented painting pony who also happens to be one of my bestest friends (I know him!).

ammo the dachshund and painting pony at point to point races

And it’s because of my bestest pal Minnow that I get to go to super cool events like the Brandywine Point to Point Races and watch horses race through terrain and over fences at lightning speed. Super cool right?

ammo the dachshund and painting pony at point to point races

But, do you know what else is cool? Super Heroes. And this little Super Hero loves to work the crowd at super cool events where horses race through terrain and over fences at lightning speed.

ammo the dachshund and painting pony at point to point races

I mingle with the ladies.

ammo the dachshund and painting pony at point to point races

And draw in the crowd with my sleek look and awesome cape.

ammo the dachshund and painting pony at point to point races

I even get the laughs when I bust out my stunt helmet for my death-defying tricks.

ammo the dachshund and painting pony at point to point races

And just when they think theres no more, I bust out the big guns and amaze everyone with my big finale “bang” trick. It’s a tough job, but someones got to do it.

xoxo,