Elk Creek Farm

Jonny Blinkard

This is Jonny, who did the pen and ink and the watercolor paintings of the donkeys featured on my site.
This is what I do with my miniature donkeys and her, with her miniature horses.
We love to go driving, a real passion of ours.

The Story of Rainbow Bridge
Dedicated to our beloved friends who have gone.

Just this side of Heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge.

When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge. There are meadows and hills for all our special friends so they can run and play together. There is plenty of food, water and sunshine and our friends are warm and comfortable.

All the animals who had been ill and old are restored to health and vigor. Those who were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again, just as we remember them in our dreams of days and times gone by. The animals are happy and content, except for one thing; they each miss someone very special to them, who had to be left behind.

They all run and play together, but the day comes when one suddenly stops and looks into the distance. His bright eyes are intent. His eager body quivers. Suddenly he begins to run from the group, flying over the green grass, his legs carrying him faster and faster.

You have been spotted, and when you and your special friend finally meet, you cling together in joyous reunion, never to be parted again. The happy kisses rain upon your face; your hands again caress the beloved head, and you look once more into the trusting eyes of your pet, so long gone from your life but never absent from your heart.

Then you cross Rainbow Bridge together....

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"Frankie"

Frankie was a beautiful dog. He was a group winner and produced group winning offspring. His show career was limited as he would have rather been on the farm helping with the cows, so that is what we let him do.

He was a very special guy with the best temperament and beauty and brains to match. Hew will be sorely missed.

CH Briarbrooks Chamois
"Chamois"

Chamois was my soul mate. We did everything together, she rode on the tractor with me, she helped chase cows, she loved to ride in the car and loved to be a "City Dog" once in a while.

She produced some gorgeous babies and had a great attitude. She was always willing to do whatever was asked of her. She loved everyone, especially children.

CH Briarbrooks Silver Chain
"Chainey"

Chainey had it all together, beautiful and the perfect little lady. Her side gait was to die for. She was very correct coming and going.

I am very sad, we did not get to grow old together. She was sent to be bred and ended up getting lost. We miss her everyday.

Locs Casey At The Bat CD
"Casey"

Casey was a beautiful boy and very smart.
His life was much too short.
He was dearly loved.

"Belly"

Belly was a rescue.
She was badly abused in her previous home.
She was a real sweetheart and we loved her dearly.