This little guy is Merrylegs (aka Legs, Little Man, Sassy Man)
Merrylegs is a 10 year old Miniature with big personality. I bought him from a gal who explained his unique history as a driving pony who used to compete at the Kentucky Horse Park and he also did little performances as well. He has a lot of heart for such a little guy. He is the ringleader over the donkey and even has Samwise buffaloed into seeing him as boss. He loves to toss his head and act like he's just the grandest boy out there. He knows several tricks but we are hoping to work on more in depth tricks such as bowing and liberty work.
His best quality: He is very sweet and gentle with people.
His worst quality: He can be a little domineering over other animals and come across as kinda rude.
His likes: Doing pedestal work and receiving scratches right on his back and withers where he can't reach. He also loves to play in the creek ;)
His dislikes: His grazing muzzle and not being in charge of everybody else. ;)
Legs is my little Pillsbury dough pony who enjoys being under your sole attention and pampering and he's every little girl's dream with his salt and pepper mane that's fun to braid. He's my 23 year old little dream pony! :) And his intelligent brain and flare for the dramatic makes him a captivating mini trick horse!
Now the story I have for Merrylegs is actually about him and his sidekick, April the donkey. One afternoon at home I happened to look out the window into the field and noticed a coyote. I also noticed Merrylegs and April interestingly watching it. Of course I head out on the deck prepared to go out there and defend my little ones when they decide they don't need it. They start walking, then trotting towards the coyote. The coyote is obviously confused and starts to take off. I watch this mesmerizing scene of a little horse and donkey continually walk and trot fearlessly towards this coyote until finally,, he decides he's had enough and takes off. So apparently I have a good little guard pony!
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