three equine that enrich our lives
bud, ellie, ziggy
ziggy
is
a bay molly mule (a girl) with dun factor, i.e. she has the donkey cross
on her back and a few stripes on her legs. she was born in feb. 1996 in
tucson, arizona, at the TJC ranch. her dam is a paso peruvian mare and
her sire a red roan mammoth jack. as a yearling she was shipped to eastern
washington and at 2 1/2 years old she came to live with us here near issaquah
in washington state, at the bottom of tiger mountain. ziggy stands 15.3hh
and is presently in training - here at our house - as a saddle mule. ziggy
is my big mule love - love at first sight, which was a photo on the internet.
we have been through trying times together and have thus forged a
very strong bond.
ziggy, fall 1999
ellie
came
to join ziggy in october of 1999. she was born in august of 1996 in enumclaw,
wa. and is a beautiful black mammoth donkey who stands about 14.3hh, has
white markings and the most wonderful long ears. ellie is larry's donkey
and there's no doubt about it - coz he is HER person. she has already taken
him for a short ride on the trail up tiger mountain and is eager to go
again. she has a most wonderful disposition, has never given us any trouble,
goes wherever we go, is quietly smarter than the others.... and just
adorable.
ellie, fall 1999
well,
next came bud.
he
joined us somewhat unexpectedly in april of 2000, a 16hh dark brown john
mule, 14 yrs old, trained to ride, a very reliable mount and a very even
tempered mule boy. his dam is an appaloosa mare. he is a total joy and
a perfect addition to the 2 girls, one being a lovable hot-head and the
other a delightful mischief-maker; now there's bud with his seasoned
smarts and his kind, old-soul demeanor.
bud, may 2000
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and more pictures of
ziggy 
ellie 
bud 
pets, goats,
chickens 
house &
garden 
and all
the rest of it tossed in for good measure
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and maintained by sabine calkins.
begun in june 2000;
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last updated 7/4/2001