Boggs Funny Farm’s Hilarious Halter Training Adventure!
If you’ve ever thought halter training a donkey would be simple, allow me to introduce you to Henry, our four-legged comedian who has turned “learning the ropes” into a full-blown stand-up routine.
The morning started with optimism. Halter in hand, I walked out to the pasture like a seasoned pro, ready to show Henry the ropes—literally. He, on the other hand, looked at me like I was presenting him with the world’s worst fashion accessory. Ears forward, eyes squinty, Henry was clearly thinking, “Not today, human.”
Step one: slip the halter over his nose. Easy, right? Wrong. Henry immediately decided this was a game of “dodge and weave.” One minute he was in front of me, the next he was behind me, and at one point, I swear he teleported to the opposite corner of the pasture. If donkeys could laugh, I’m certain Henry was cackling.
Step two: patience. I took a deep breath, regrouped, and offered him a bribe—uh, I mean, a snack. Suddenly, he was all ears (literally). With a nibble of hay in his mouth, he let me get just close enough to think I’d won. That’s when he pulled his classic move: the dramatic head toss, sending the halter flying through the air like a lasso at a rodeo.
Step three: persistence. After what felt like an entire workout class, I finally got the halter on him. Victory! Or so I thought. Because the moment Henry felt that strap snug, he froze like a statue. No amount of coaxing, tugging, or pleading could convince him to take a step. He was basically saying, “If I don’t move, the halter doesn’t exist.” Classic Henry logic.
Eventually, with more snacks, scratches, and encouragement, Henry took a single step forward. Then another. And just like that, we were walking—awkwardly, hilariously, but walking nonetheless. By the time we finished, I wasn’t sure who had trained who.
At Boggs Funny Farm, halter training isn’t just about teaching donkeys—it’s about humility, laughter, and realizing that sometimes the animals are running the show. And in Henry’s case, he’s definitely the headliner.
