tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5037107797013641705.post2090787121277738505..comments2024-01-06T11:22:03.305-08:00Comments on Equestrian Ink: Top Ten Reasons for Owning a DonkeyJami Davenporthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05259390150273030284noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5037107797013641705.post-66030923684631755692011-02-09T18:13:27.843-08:002011-02-09T18:13:27.843-08:00Francesca - thanks for sharing that. I love the id...Francesca - thanks for sharing that. I love the idea of Donkey Walking. We are such an automobile culture in the U.S. - donkeys kind of force you to slow down and enjoy life - I would love to go touring with a donkey!<br /><br />Rosanne - yes, donkeys make great companions for horses, don't they?<br /><br />And Bobbie - yes, the ears have it ;)Linda Bensonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17948970237555890150noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5037107797013641705.post-88420426521836655602011-02-09T17:34:17.404-08:002011-02-09T17:34:17.404-08:00It's gotta be the earsIt's gotta be the earsBobbieNoSockshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10996031860535651462noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5037107797013641705.post-40641131995408310512011-02-09T17:20:44.894-08:002011-02-09T17:20:44.894-08:00Oh my gosh! I LOVE your donkeys! I have a mini d...Oh my gosh! I LOVE your donkeys! I have a mini donk the same color. He is such a sweetie and great company for my horses. I can't imagine my life without a donkey!Rosannenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5037107797013641705.post-35338075840404626282011-02-08T23:49:13.999-08:002011-02-08T23:49:13.999-08:00Linda! I forgot to mention that a few years ago, w...Linda! I forgot to mention that a few years ago, when my kids were still quite little, I went with one of my good friends and her two kids (friends of my kids) for two days of donkey walking in the Bourgogne, in France. We had two pack donkeys carrying our stuff (overnight bags and snacks), and we walked for about four or five hours both days, the first day to our overnight stop, and the second day back to where we'd come from, but via a different route. It was WONDERFUL! Once my son (who was about nine or ten at the time ) had got over the fact that, within half an hour of having started out, we definitely weren't "nearly there" and quit asking how much longer, all the kids really got into it, and Val (my friend) and I just loved walking for hours through forests and pretty little French villages and tiny country roads. We were exhausted when we got to our "gîte" the first night, but the lady was wonderful, and prepared us the best omelette ever with fresh eggs and herbs from the garden. The donkeys were adorable, and only kicked up a fuss on the second day, refusing to cross a little stream. Well, they had to cross that stream as we weren't turning around...so I waded in and stood in the water persuading these two big eared guys it wasn't so bad!<br /><br />Lovely memories!!!! I strongly recommend a couple of days of donkey walking!Francesca Prescotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18201599087106798500noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5037107797013641705.post-53602924124342631082011-02-08T16:00:38.486-08:002011-02-08T16:00:38.486-08:00Mrs. Mom - Thanks!
Francesa - there are some diff...Mrs. Mom - Thanks!<br /><br />Francesa - there are some different breeds of donkeys in Europe, including the long-haired Poitu (which Mr. Chocolate reminds me of at the moment.) In America, they are generally classified into miniature, small standard, large standard, and mammoth - depending upon size. (Mr. Big is a small standard and Mr. C is a large standard.)<br /><br />Betsey - I love how Ripley got his name. Great Story!<br /><br />Laura - Maybe you'll own a donkey one day. They do bring smiles to your face - that is much of the appeal ;)Linda Bensonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17948970237555890150noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5037107797013641705.post-16159504749439280762011-02-08T14:59:20.541-08:002011-02-08T14:59:20.541-08:00I'm glad to hear about your donkeys. i've ...I'm glad to hear about your donkeys. i've often thought that even when/if I can't ride any more I would certainly want to have horses for the the exact reasons you mention--the ritual of feeding, the pleasure of just watching them interact...etc. I've never had a donkey, but I've handled mules before and found them very intriguing. And someone down the road from me has donkeys--it always makes me smile when I hear them bray at feeding time.Laura Crumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15200878892304748308noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5037107797013641705.post-60924761194764448372011-02-08T14:50:16.654-08:002011-02-08T14:50:16.654-08:00My 10 year wedding anniversary present was a mini ...My 10 year wedding anniversary present was a mini donkey. We named him Ripley because who would believe that I got a donkey for a wedding anniversary gift?<br /><br />I simply adore him. <br /><br />I'm so glad you have two long ears to love. They are fabulous!<br /><br />BetseyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5037107797013641705.post-52625491971160010072011-02-08T11:49:30.882-08:002011-02-08T11:49:30.882-08:00Aww, they are just gorgeous! I've always loved...Aww, they are just gorgeous! I've always loved donkeys, in fact when I was a little girl and we lived in an apartment my favourite thing to do on a sunny afternoon (or even on a rainy one) was to go across the field and down the country road to feed the donkey. And now, right across the road from where I live, there are two donkeys. One is a big, tall one (don't know what breed) and the other is a small Sardinian donkey whom everyone thinks is a baby, but he's actually older than the big one, not to mention way more bossy! They do make lots of noise, but it's such a lovely noise, and doesn't bother me at all.<br /><br />Thanks for a lovely post, Linda.Francesca Prescotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18201599087106798500noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5037107797013641705.post-23111963087687506622011-02-08T11:28:46.822-08:002011-02-08T11:28:46.822-08:00AMEN, Linda!! May you and your new boys have many ...AMEN, Linda!! May you and your new boys have many many happy years together. Your list of reasons to have donkeys is perfect!!Mrs. Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15269132012512166439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5037107797013641705.post-74924173067557460562011-02-08T11:12:56.963-08:002011-02-08T11:12:56.963-08:00Dreaming - I hope you get to own a donkey someday,...Dreaming - I hope you get to own a donkey someday, too. There is absolutely nothing better than a donkey hug! And actually, those dreadlocks belong to Mr. Chocolate - he is one Wooly Donkey! I'm looking forward to warmer weather and less mud to see what I really have under all that hair - LOL.Linda Bensonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17948970237555890150noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5037107797013641705.post-52872470516872035882011-02-08T10:58:46.985-08:002011-02-08T10:58:46.985-08:00I am in love! I have come to love donkeys through ...I am in love! I have come to love donkeys through several blogs that I read. We can't have them where I live because the HOA won't allow them - mayhap because of the noise they make?! We do have one that lives just outside our community and I can hear his plaintive Hee-haw-haw-haw in the evenings when I am down feeding the boys.<br />Congrats. They are the cutest. I love Mr. Big's coat - it almost looks like he has dreadlocks.<br />Maybe....someday.....Dreaminghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02113432418609414054noreply@blogger.com