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Thanks for both of those websites...... both have some interesting products. The ones pictured on the B&D site look like they do fit the mini donkeys very well. They are only in breast collar size but that might be ok. Has anyone used the breast collar team harnesses? (As opposed to the...

We never shoe our donkeys either. However on occasion if we are riding really rocky, mountainous areas we may put Easy Boots on them. I've talked to a few packers who say they may shoe their donkeys if they are being worked long-term in very rocky country. Others have said that they don't...

<<I have tried my mini harness for the horses on the donks and it just didnt fit right at all..it was either toobig or to small in places I couldnt really adjust.>> That's unfortunately what I am finding too. Seems they either need to be cut down from a pony size or added to on the...

I have several large donkeys that we drive, but have recently acquired a pair of 36" mini donkeys that I will be driving as a team. My question is, what size harness are you other mini-donkey drivers using on these larger minis? Or are you using harness specifically designed for mini-donkeys...

shminifancier. I think one of the reasons they are so sure-footed is because of their tendency to be very cautious by nature. They always seem to know where all their feet are. They also have smaller feet than horses. Sorry to say, I don't believe they are using donkeys in the Grand Canyon...

<< But I do have to say they keep up with the horses on the trails and nope, not one bit spooky. I agree..... they certainly can keep up well..... especially when they "want" to! Ha! One thing I have especially been pleased with is that they are not as herd bound and panicky when being left...

Yes, we have several riding donkeys, both standard and mammoth sized. I really enjoy riding them. They have some wonderful qualities, however, one needs to be patient while training them. I enjoy riding my horses too, but the older I get, the more I prefer my donkeys. I would say that if...

Thanks for the welcome..... I'm trying to figure out this new format so I hope I don't make too many mistakes! Yes, I confess to being a major donkey-enabler. Just can't seem to help myself. hugadonk

Congratulations to little Gabriella for being the best looking equine on Equuisite yesterday! Of course we knew she was! Hello everyone...... I just joined this forum at Colleen's invitation. She managed to get two new mini donkeys into my corral when she brought hers home recently. I...