Donkeys need us humans to become a person with a plan, most importantly a human the donkey can respect while having no fear. A human trainer using a creative and innovative plan to make things interesting.  Donkeys get bored much faster than the horse and their ability to learn is different from the horse or mule (1/2 horse 1/2 donkey.” I own extroverted donkeys and introverted donkeys. Interesting each must be trained a little different. My two new mini donkeys from the left to right are extreme athletes and extroverts.



All domesticated donkeys, mules and horses need their hooves trimmed on a regular basis. Toe pushed back, heel low but not too low and please do not dig out the sole. Depending on the part of the world you live in trimming is done different. I live in a green state, Washington, all eight equine are trimmed every six weeks in the spring and summer and seven in the fall and winter. Why? The hoof grows faster in the warmer seasons.  If we do not pay attention to thee low sugar/protein diet and the hoof care our donkeys can get what is called white line, seedy toe and lots of pain and suffering abscesses, insulin resistance and more. Donkeys evolved in the desert. Never forget this.