Happie is a three-year-old Nigerian dwarf cross goat who loves skateboard adventures with fearless, lighthearted rhythm. She has turned playful curiosity into a surprising form of athleticism, and on a sunny day in Fort Myers she claimed a fresh world record in a brand new category called Farthest Distance Skateboarding by a Goat. On that stretch of pavement she covered 118 feet, a measured sprint that translated into about 25 seconds of steady, confident motion. The route unfolded along a long sidewalk and a nearby parking area, not a stadium but a neighborhood stage where neighbors cheered from storefronts and the sound of wheels on concrete carried with the breeze. The ride ended not because she wore out but because a parking barrier interrupted the momentum, briefly pausing an otherwise smooth glide. The moment stands as Happie’s official mark in a record that blends whimsy with balance and control, celebrated by onlookers and noted by observers who track animal athletic feats. This achievement is recognized by local authorities as a real record, a point of pride for the Fort Myers community and beyond. Citation: Fort Myers Animal Records Authority.
Before this triumph, Happie had already shown a taste for motion. Her first ride came when she hopped onto her owner’s bicycle, a playful moment that sparked the idea of longer experimentation. It was Melody Cooke who saw the spark and suggested the skateboard as the next stage, a choice that would translate curiosity into a public challenge. Introducing the board, letting Happie feel the wheels’ rhythm, and watching her balance became a kind of friendly experiment in joy, a process from tentative steps to confident glides. The spark grew into a plan to pursue a record, a narrative that blended patience, practice, and delight in discovery. The story of Happie’s rise from friendly curiosity to a recognized record is a reminder of how small moments can grow into something that captures a community’s imagination. The path from bicycle to skateboard to a crown in the record books was built on trust between keeper and animal and on the simple joy of watching something unexpected become real. Citation: Fort Myers Community Records.
This video offers a window into Happie’s world, introducing her personality and summarizing the record in a concise, accessible way. The footage follows her along the street, capturing the moment the board finds its rhythm and the expressions of onlookers as the distance unfolds toward the 118-foot mark. The clip also presents a quick wrap of the entire record, giving fans a full arc of the moment without needing to search elsewhere. In addition, a shorter segment highlights Happie’s glide along the same route, a vivid reminder that curiosity paired with supportive care can produce memorable moments that travel well beyond the scene of origin. The video stands as a public showcase of balance, training, and the community that made these feats possible.