Helping You be Successful with Donkeys
Donkey training is a bit different than training horses. They see things differently and need to think things through. Through the years, I’ve had the opportunity to train and work with many donkeys.
I made many mistakes that could have been avoided if I had the help I needed. I needed correct donkey information. Once I started rescuing donkeys, I became aware of how many donkeys were untrained. Sometimes completely unhandled and wild.
Sure this could be because the previous owner didn’t care. It could also be because the previous owner didn’t understand donkey behavior and how to train their donkey.
I work on my farm full time and the donkeys are the center of my world. I’m putting together resources to help other donkey lovers be able to train their own donkeys.
This website, the DLL, youtube channel, the membership group and books are all being created to help others be successful with donkeys like I have.
To know what it’s like to have that amazing ‘dream donkey’ companion is one of the best feelings.
I want that joy for everyone who dreams of donkeys.
Some people know… some people don’t… I have a private Donkey Facebook group called Natural Donkey Care and Donkey Training. At first I created it for anyone who wanted in… that didn’t work! I got a bunch of spammers, rude know-it alls looking to argue and some arm chair trainers offering harmful advice. So I … Read more
Traveller’s riding donkey training journey….From Rescue rehab to riding donkey. I admit I wondered many times if Traveller was cut out to be a trail riding donkey… He loves to hike the trails so much and he loves to ride in the training areas and around the obstacles… But he definitely had some road blocks … Read more
Haltering training a donkey is one of my favorite things to train! Since most of what I bring home to train are rescue donkeys with unpleasant experiences with the halter, it’s a challenge. Even more so challenging that taking a donkey in that has been feral and has no experiences with a halter. I love … Read more
Training a rescue donkey can take a long time depending on level of abuse, neglect and how long the donkey was in the auction pipeline. I’ve trained, rehabbed and rehomed dozens of donkeys! No two are exactly alike. This is about Gucci. A 6-7 year old gelding that was in a nearby kill pen. He … Read more
Looking for a donkey saddle that will actually fit a standard donkey? One your donkey will move out in nicely and be comfortable in? I was too… for years! Then I read an article from a fellow donkey rider about riding in vintage McClellan saddles. I am not a saddle fitting expert. I just really … Read more
Buying a Donkey Harness can be complicated! There are different styles of harnesses and donkeys can be hard to fit. Donkey harnesses have been a focus for me over the last couple of years. I got my start driving with mini horses. I had been thrown from a horse and had some lingering injuries that … Read more
How to Make Friends with a Donkey Donkey care isn’t just about the right food and shelter. It’s about the right mental health care and support too! You need to be in the mindset of being “friends” with the donkey. There are many things to know about donkeys but One of the things new owners … Read more
A huge misconception about donkeys is they don’t need any training. Donkeys need training and equipment most other homestead animals do not need. If you have horses, donkey training and equipment will make more sense to you. Though donkeys are different and horse tack doesn’t usually fit donkeys, so you may need to read up on … Read more
Training Donkeys Tip. Train them as individuals. What do I mean by that? Sometimes a case study provides the best explanation. Travellers training journey… you have probably heard donkeys hate doing stuff over and over again .. most do,, but there is always an exception to the rule or role people have commonly laid out … Read more
The working donkey is a valuable addition to any farm. Especially a farm looking to be more ‘green’ and organic. Get your ass to work is not only a look at how your donkey can help you on a farm but its a look into history and a long time equine trainer’s methods. The Working … Read more