I don't remember when they became popular, but the horse world has been inundated with giant toy balls for horses over the last ten years. There are plenty of videos of horses rolling, chasing, kneeling and biting at these balls.
The burros were not aware of this trend. In fact, the idea of going anywhere near a giant, bright colored, round thing that moves at the slightest touch, is the opposite of what they would like to do. JJ, especially, considers the ball a threat to his immediate health and welfare.
I suppose it will take some work to get him to go near the thing. Since they are profoundly popular among horsey types, we might see them at the event in December, so I do think this introduction is necessary, but it will have to wait.
In the meantime. daily grooming and hoof picking is the top priority for both burros to be healthy and well-adjusted. We took them both for a walk together, but Marty was the weakest link, slowing and stopping at every chance. We'll have to go back to individual walks.
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