Helping You be Successful with Donkeys
Riding donkeys is one of the many things you can do with a donkey. Donkeys are safer than horses and easier to care for… yet they can be harder to fit to tack.
Training a riding donkey is different than training a horse too.
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
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
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
Can you ride a donkey? Am I to big to ride my donkey? How much weight can a donkey carry? These are questions I see over and over again… but it’s a much more complicated question than weight. A good rule of thumb is they can carry 20% to 30% of their body weight in … Read more
Do you dream of Riding Donkeys, aka. Saddle Donkeys? If you do, you are not alone. Over the last few years, there has been a rising interest in riding donkeys, aka, saddle donkeys. It makes sense. They are lovable, approachable, overall non-reactive and less likely to go into a flight response. Most people feel safer … Read more