Asspen is a 1 yo BLM Gelded Burro. He was born at the Ridgecrest Corrals where we picked him up on 10/25/2013. Asspen is being gentled as part of the Humane Society of the United States Platero Project. He is looking for an adopter to commit to him at any time and will be ready to go home once he leads, loads, and picks up all four feet. His adopter must be approved by the BLM. Bookmark this page, like us on Facebook and subscribe on YouTube to be sure you have the most up to date information available on Asspen’s progress!

November 16, 2013

Haltering is next plus some more desensitization on the left side of his neck. Asspen is still skeptical but he’s getting better every day!

November 14, 2013

Hand feeding has paid off. Asspen now allows himself to be approached and scratched on the left side of his neck and withers when being fed his morning ration. Slowly but surely!

Day 4-7 - October 28-31, 2013

Continuing to hand feed Aspen. I moved him into the pen with Bedassled hoping his friendliness would help her be more social. Funny enough she’s made great progress but he just wants to hide behind her now! He’ll take food from me but is more hesitant to approach me when he’s sharing a pen with her. This weekend I’ll separate him again and see how things go!

October 27, 2013 - Day 3

Asspen was much more inquisitive today! He was regularly approaching me in his pen to take a carrot. Almost a night and day difference from yesterday to today. I was sure Bedassled was going to be way easier but now I think Asspen will be the first to come around. He is beginning to even allow me to occasionally stroke his forehead or the side of his muzzle.

October 26, 2013 - Day 2

Asspen was very standoffish today. I sat in his pen as I did with Bedassled and tossed him carrots hoping to encourage him to be brave enough to approach. He showed no desire to eat any carrots that were offered to him. Finally left him with his “trail” of carrots. Came back to his pen and they were gone So at least we know he does LIKE the carrots. Tried several times but no luck.

Day 1 - October 25, 2013

Here are some pictures of Asspen shortly after he arrived home. We haven’t started working with him yet. Stay tuned for more updates!!