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.
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
This Driving donkey training tip applies to all training really! We should always be aware of our donkeys moods and be cautious if we haven’t been working our donkeys consistently. Jeb, Love him SO much!! But he presented me with a challenge before I hooked up to his viceroy the other day.. Teaching an advanced … Read more
Training Donkeys and perspective. 🌟When you change the way you look at things, the things you look at change🌟 Couldn’t tack up due to my hand injury.. but Jasper didn’t mind alittle fun ride around the arena bareback. He takes direction pretty good off leg pressure in the arena and on off the farm trails. … Read more
If you have a donkey, you need a donkey halter! Not a horse’s halter because most horse halters will not fit a donkey. The donkey and the horse have very different head shapes. Even donkeys the same height can vary in head shape and size. Having kept donkeys since 2011, I was beyond frustrated with finding … Read more
Saddle Donkey Training Update: Traveller Training session! Saddle donkey training update for Traveller! I’m going to tell you a little bit about how I encouraged a traumatized rescue donkey to start accepting his new job as a riding donkey. He is really doing great. This is an example of what we are working on these … Read more
Since, How do you teach a donkey to lead, is a common question it was May’s monthly donkey training challenge! I’ve taught ALL kinds of donkey personalities to lead. Pushy, nippy, unmotivated, not confident, untrusting… young, old, foals, geldings, intact jacks, females. Trust me, all of them can learn to lead and lead well. I’ve … Read more
Need to know how to transport a donkey? Trailer loading a donkey is just like anything else… you need time, patience and a plan to train them for it. It’s not easy but its’ not difficult if you don’t allow it to be difficult. So change your mind set if you’re thinking it will be … Read more
How to gain a donkeys trust by using positive methods makes things a lot easier! This month’s donkey training challenge can help you do that and more! MONTHLY CHALLANGE: GROOMING TRAINING AKA TOUCH ALL OVER! Every month this year I’m suggesting a monthly donkey training challenge to help give you ideas, inspiration and maybe a … Read more
Why choose a pulled wool saddle pad over all the other many saddle pad options on the market? Why Pulled Wool Saddle Pads? The primary purpose of a wool saddle pad or blanket is to protect the back and to absorb shock. Some fibers and construction techniques are better at this than others! Wool is … Read more