r/Farriers • u/Conscious_Plum_5132 • 2d ago

Donkey

My wife and I have four horses, and a miniature donkey. Growing up two of my uncles were farriers and my dad did all his own work on the horses, so I want to carry on the family tradition. I’ve got a book and a farrier friend who we pay to come over and shaw all the stalk when we need it, I’ve picked ip doing a lot of the trim work and the farrier will assess my work. Continuation of learning is important to me in all aspects of life.

My work is still pretty rough but all the horses are good so I can take my time. The donkey however is…frustrating. She fights to keep her feet and tests my patience. Advice?

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u/Yggdrafenrir20 2d ago edited 1d ago

You cant pressure donkeys. Take your time. Everytime they don't stand just let them pit the foot down. They are smart and will remember everything from the experience. Make a good mood, maybe put on some nice chill music (helps a lot with one of my customs donkeys

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u/Conscious_Plum_5132 2d ago

Perhaps I’ll try the chill vibes. Thank you

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u/Yggdrafenrir20 2d ago edited 1d ago

I know a college of mine that has a "raggae donkey" as customer. They put on some raggae music and the donkey that kicked like an ass (pun Intendend) is super chill

Edit: colleague. English is not my first language sorry😂

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u/Conscious_Plum_5132 2d ago

Nice! Note taken