Alan may be the littlest equine in the herd, but what he lacks in stature he makes up for in intelligence, bravery, and survival instincts. Needless to say, he's adorable as well.
Fly mask? Who needs a fly mask? Even the flies know better than to mess with him.
He knows the grass is always greener and taller under the cactus and adjusts his ears perfectly to avoid getting stuck...unlike some other equines, who shall remain nameless, who come home wearing it.
Alan knows exactly how to maneuver his ears around the electric fence to not get zapped, |
and he can see right through you if your intentions are less than honorable.
Alan does seem to be quite the guy and also oh so photogenic!
ReplyDeleteAlan is a burro's burro.
ReplyDeleteHe is beautiful - I love his coloring, it reminds me of a donkey we had growing up. I had not thought about electric fences in years either, I used to get "stung" every now and then playing in the fields.
ReplyDeleteI just love your blog!
Did that handsome boy already figure out how to loose his fashion fly fringe?
ReplyDeleteTsk-tsk!
And I just love the tufts of hair coming from his ears.
ReplyDeleteC, I haven't been putting Alan's fly fringe on - the flies truly are leaving him alone. Perhaps they're too busy harassing George.
ReplyDeleteLove,love,love that last picture. Those two really are best buds.
ReplyDeleteHe is beautiful! And such great pictures! WOW! What kind of camera do you have?
ReplyDeleteOf course Alan isn't just another pretty face. I always figured he was smart. :)
ReplyDeleteA smart ass is he ...
ReplyDeleteThat's a beautiful tribute to Alan. He really is a clever fellow and loving, and cute, too.
ReplyDeleteHe is a cute little smartass. Very sweet and photogenic too.
ReplyDeleteSmart, brave, street wise (er, ranch wise) and handsome to boot!
ReplyDeleteNancy in Iowa
Attaboy Alan! People could take lessons from burros.
ReplyDeleteThat looked a bit close at the electric fence! The last photo and comment are precious.
ReplyDeleteHe is so handsome! It looks like they've shed their summer coats in favor of a warmer winter one?
ReplyDeleteAlan's dark coloring is a benefit in the fly department. I have always found the darker the critter, the less torment from bugs. I saw it in my dappled gray Peruvian Paso, the light colored llamas, even the white leghorns.
ReplyDeleteJourney's Mom, I use a Nikon D80.
ReplyDeleteCeeCee, they wore their smooth and slick summer coats for about a week before their winter coats started to come in - so very different from horses.
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ReplyDeleteThey are so cute, I love the last picture, but Im amazed they seem to know how close thier ears get to the electric fence.
ReplyDeleteWhat a talented guy! And no cactus thorns? Amazing. Especially considering.. er.. well earlier in the week...
ReplyDeleteThanks for an Alan post!!
ReplyDeleteI miss him...I love that sweet face of his!
ReplyDeleteI want my portrait done with him :-)