Driving My Donkey Crazy
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Donkeys may look fluffy and hardy, but research shows their winter care needs are very different from those of horses. As we move into the coldest weeks of winter here in Georgia, understanding donkey behavior and physiology becomes especially important. Lower temperatures, increased precipitation, and cold winds all present unique challenges for donkeys that require…
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By Ashley Best, M.S. The good ones come with quirks. At this point, I might be collecting blue ribbons just on personality alone. With my other horse, Dino, leased out and a donkey learning to drive, I somehow ended up hauling a goat to a horse show just to keep things “normal.” Welcome to another chapter…
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Donkeys are not small horses with long ears. They evolved in arid, mountainous regions where survival depended on careful decision-making and strong self-preservation. Instead of reacting quickly like a flighty horse, a donkey stops to assess a situation before moving forward. Key traits of donkey behavior include: Building Trust First When I first acquired Monzar,…
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By Ashley Best, M.S. Like every other crazy horse person, I’m obsessed with all things equine. So naturally, I’ve decided to add yet another discipline to my already packed schedule — because why not? This time, I’ve set my sights on something a little different: teaching my donkey to drive. Yes, drive. As in harness, cart,…