Boy seated in the saddle with his hands raised in celebration, wearing colored wrist straps that help him learn left from right during his adaptive riding lesson

Donkeys are often underestimated compared with horses, but this is largely the result of misunderstanding.

We believe they should be judged not by appearance or prestige, but by their true qualities.

For years, people have made fun of donkey’s stubbornness, their bad temper, their stupidity, and their big ears.

But donkeys are none of these things (well, they do have big ears).

We Partner with Donkeys

Donkeys are one of the most intelligent, empathetic, and hard-working domesticated animals we know.

They have incredibly high cognitive abilities and are well-known for their gentle nature, their fearlessness, their ability to problem solves.

Most importantly, their ability to bond strongly and create meaningful connective relationships with human beings.

Founder Sophie holding a donkey by a lead line while teaching a young girl how to use the reins as part of the recreational riding program
Teen girl using a hoof pick to clean her donkey's hooves during an Equine Assisted Learning grooming session before her lesson
A calm student riding a calm donkey along a trail, viewed from behind, as part of a therapeutic riding lesson
A calm student riding a calm donkey along a trail, viewed from behind, as part of a therapeutic riding lesson

Donkeys seek a genuine bond with the child.

They are calm, thoughtful, and not prone to unnecessary spooking.

Their steadiness creates a reassuring environment that supports attention, confidence, and trust.

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