Fainting Fred

Finally, 

frisky, friendly Fred faints!

(Forgive the frightful alliteration.)

We have been trying for weeks to get Fred's fainting picture

for his registration.

With the possibility of his mating with Sissy,

it is even more important that he be registered.

We had tried everything.

Throwing the horses' play ball at him,

raising umbrellas near him,

running and shouting at him,

you name it....

we tried it!

Each time we'd try,

he would either look at us like we were crazy,

or he would stiffen up....

but with feet firmly planted,

he would just not fall over.

I had planned on writing today's post as a plea

for ideas on how to make him "faint".

None needed now, however.

Yesterday Becky suggested she run at him with a tarp

flying in the air.

That did the trick.

He stiffened up....

And fell to the ground.

Good job, Fred!

Now we can stop pestering you.

For that, you get a cracker!

And one for the audience, too!

Oh, how Hickory loves treats!