Thursday, January 30, 2014

The Harvey Holler

Someone asked me to elaborate on the Harvey moose call, the bellow, the Harvey holler. If you want to hear it, follow these instructions.

  1. Turn down the volume (for your protection).
  2. Click play.
  3. Imagine this noise at two minute intervals during feed time or while waiting for turnout. 
  4. Now think about the donkey braying too (they often chimed in together). 
I'm his mom, and I don't love this behavior. It's like having a kid that acts out in school. You cringe, but it is still your kid...


8 comments:

  1. CricketJanuary 30, 2014 at 8:59 AM

    His whinny is broken. It's funny to watch him work up to that. I wonder if there is something in his throat that makes it hard to whinny, since he puts so much effort into it.

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  2. Stacey Kimmel-SmithJanuary 30, 2014 at 9:04 AM

    I think he had just had treats and the lipsmacking was residual..

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  3. AnonymousJanuary 30, 2014 at 9:49 AM

    I have hearing loss and just asked my boyfriend to listen. He says it sounds like a combination of a horse neighing and a dog howling.

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  4. AnonymousJanuary 30, 2014 at 1:17 PM

    I think he's been neighbors with the donkey for too long :)

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  5. HannahJanuary 30, 2014 at 11:37 PM

    While I certainly agree that sound is "unique", at least he's not pawing at the door (my gelding's cringe worthy behavior) or peeing all over the place (a mare at my current barn)!!! It's certainly something you won't forget :)

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  6. Adventures of the Super PoniesJanuary 31, 2014 at 12:03 AM

    Haha. He sounds like a donkey. Did he have tie back surgery? Harvey is so cute.

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  7. RiderWriterJanuary 31, 2014 at 2:41 PM

    Well, then! That is SOME unique vocalization, alright! :-)

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  8. LaurenJanuary 31, 2014 at 3:11 PM

    Oh my god that is hilarious! I've never heard anything like it!

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