Re: [Philmont]: Burros

We had a Burro last summer on 32. One of our kids was pulling grass up and
feeding "21 or Legal" (his tag # was 21"). He was steady when Gregory was
feeding him grass. We had a Scout that we nicknamed "Pack Mule" because of
his ability to carry way to much over his % of body weight, TJ was walking
21 and he decided to take off, it was all TJ could do to slow him down and
on top of that he was going down hill! You are right on the experience. I
grew up on a farm as a kid in the summer time. This has helped me more ways
than one in my life. The kids of today do not know where the milk comes
from.
 Steve MacIntyre
Troop 777
Hermitage, TN
Philmont Advisor 02, 32NFM2, 03, 23, 05, 32, 06, 32

----- Original Message -----
From: "Joseph Jansen" <jajansenjr@msn.com>
To: "Multiple recipients of list philmont" <philmont@troop47.com>
Sent: Saturday, March 25, 2006 11:08 PM
Subject: RE: [Philmont]: Burros

> The last post on burros by Phil is interesting because it points out that
> each burro has
> its own personality, as do many other animals. We have three cats
> and one is very laid back, a second scampers for cover when it
> sees anyone approach, and a third is an oriental breed that likes
> attention.
>
> Horse personalities are all over the map. I tried to ride one once
> that absolutely liked to please its rider and would do a really gentle
> "rocking chair" canter. Another was the opposite and would only
> trot in a very jerky fashion, the clear intention being to bounce
> its rider off its back.
>
> It may be that a burro isn't so much slow as it has a mind of its
> own. When it doesn't want to go, it goes slow or completely
> stops. When it does go it can move with surprising speed.
>
> The key to a satisfactory burro experience is to make friends with
> your burro. A handful of something they like to eat (no trail food,
> just some grain or grass), getting scratched behind the ears, or
> petting will win them over. Once the burro is on your side they
> really will work to please you.
>
> Since they are strong and can carry your gear they provide a hiking
> experience where you are relieved of the weight of your backpack,
> and that can be a great assist, particularly when you are in mid trek
> and your muscles are getting a bit sore.
>
> I'm glad Philmont has kept the burro program all these years. Burros have
> been great part of the history of the American Southwest, and it's a real
> opportunity to get to know this animal at Philmont. Many will not see
> another burro anywhere else.
>
> Joe Jansen
> JAJansenJr@gmail.com
> Philmont 1965; 1978

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