Toys For Horses – Aluminum Pedestal
If you follow us on our Facebook Page, then you might have already heard that Painting Pony recently picked up a new Sponsor, Toys For Horses.
Toys for Horses makes Tuff Balls (which the boys have been a fan of for years) and a pretty sweet Aluminum Pedestal.
Blitz enjoying his Tuff Ball from Toys For Horses
The boys have certainly put their Tuff Ball through the rigors (biting, kicking, and jumping on it) and it has been a fantastic way to work on desensitizing them.
Minnow, Blitz, and Boomer were in for a treat when their new aluminum pedestal arrived last week. Unfortunately we’ve had some nasty winter weather lately (making it difficult to train) – but that didn’t stop the boys from breaking in their new toy!
Boomerang and Blitz testing out the new toy.
Blitz of course was the first to show everyone that he knew exactly what to do with the new pedestal
Boomerang just couldn't wait to steal the spotlight from Blitz.
Incase you were wondering where Minnow was during all this fun.....he had decided he was having a bad hair day, and didn't really want his picture taken!
Don’t worry though, Minnow will have lots of time to practice on the new pedestal….we have our fingers crossed for Spring!
The thing I really like about the new pedestal is that it is a lot safer. It has a pad on top (similar to a rubber mat in a stall), not to mention the entire thing is round, making there no sharp edges. And lets not forget portability, not only can I roll it to move it, but I can also pick it up and carry it on one of my shoulders. I’m REALLY not going to miss lugging around our old wooden box pedestal!
So if you are in the market for some great toys for your horses be sure to head on over to Toys For Horses.com. Be sure to tell them Painting Pony sent you! 🙂
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LOL I love the pictures of Boomer rolling. 🙂 That pedestal looks nice! I was thinking of building my own, but I’ll check the price on that first.
The pedestals (and even the tuff balls) from Toys for Horses are the best price around that I was able to find. My first pedestal was a homemade wooden one, and although it served it’s purpose well it was a constant BEAR to move around. I dreaded it, but being wood, I couldn’t leave it out in the elements. I also had the constant problem of creating something with traction for the top. Everything I tried either ripped, pealed off, or the boys destroyed.
I’m really excited about this aluminum one from Toys for Horses – I think the boys are going to have a lot of fun with it!
My painting teacher (in college) told me today only human creation is considered art. I told him he was wrong and gave him your website 🙂
Haha I love it!
Just came across your blog and website and love it! I have always been smitten with Chincoteague Ponies…ever since reading the book Misty as a child. Paint ponies are my favorite, and I currently own 2, but I’ve never had the privilege of owning a Chincoteague. Maybe one day! I am impressed with how intelligent and well built they are!
I sure hated to hear that Minnow was diagnosed with ringbone. Poor fellow – he is so lovely!! But he doesn’t seem to mind not being ridden – he is quite an artist! It is awesome how you taught all 3 how to paint!!
Keep up the wonderful work. You have opened my eyes to the wonderful world of Painting Ponies and of the Feather Fund. My, how amazing and inspirational to hear Carollyn’s story!!!
Yeah for paint horses! (If you couldn’t tell I LOVE unique coloring in horses) haha.
It was very sad for everyone when I found out Minnow had ringbone, I was devastated. But Minnow’s diagnosis opened up a new door for us. He’s VERY happy and we still spend lots of time together doing what he loves, tricks! (and painting)