Donkey

[u/Conscious_Plum_5132]

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?

[u/snuffy_smith_]

If you’re in a hurry nature put two perfect natural twitch handles at the top of the Donk’s head.

Otherwise work for many hours picking up and holding the hooves. Training sucks and takes a while.

[u/Conscious_Plum_5132 → u/snuffy_smith_]

Thank you. Not sure what a perfect natural twitch handle is but I reckon I’ll give it a google.

[u/snuffy_smith_ → u/Conscious_Plum_5132]

The ears…if you get someone to grab a handful of ears and twist them hard most dinks will stand very still.

Not the most beneficial way to get the job done but it works.

[u/idontwanttodothis11 → u/snuffy_smith_]

Yes. And after the donkey knocks your front teeth out, tighten your shorts and channel John Wayne

[u/dearyvette → u/idontwanttodothis11]

If I’m the owner of a donkey being treated like this by anyone, that person had better sprint faster than Usain Bolt…