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Donkey, Mule & Horse Products:

 

Books:

Answers To Your Mule Questions

Rhinestone Cowgirl Cookbook

 

Comftable-Air Seat Cushion-Great for trips, events, desk, work double as a handy lap table for picnics.

 

Diatomaceous Earth

100% Pure Food Grade DE safe, effective insect & worming control.

 

Donkey Light Switch Cover or Wall Hanging
 

Donkey/Mule T-shirts

New Draft Horse T-Shirts

 

New

Donkey, Mule or Miniature Horse Signs -made from .06 gage long life high impact styrene. Can be displayed indoors or outdoors

 

Donkey Crossing Aluminum Signs

 

Donkey/Mule Wooden Signs

 

Donkey Tack  for Miniature Donkey, Miniature Horse & Standard Donkeys

Halters & Leads Leather, Nylon

Headstalls, Reins

Leather, Biothane, Beta or Nylon

 

The Original Mini Donk™ & Mini Hoss™ Rope Halters

 

Horse Aluminum Signs  choose from  over 150  breeds

 

Horse Tack Headstall, Reins, & Breast Collar Sets

 

Mule & Horse Figurines:

Pecan Delight  Handcrafted in NC. Wall Hangings, Magnets ... more

 

Saddles-17" Australian or Western Pleasure Saddles

 

Skamper-Ramp®- keep critters from drowning

 

Videos/DVD's:

New

WeeFoal Urine Test for Equine Pregnancy

Great for mini's

 NON-INVASIVE 

ACCURATE - AFFORDABLE-RESULTS IN 5 TO 10 MINUTES

 


Links: Please consider visiting our partner and affiliate links throughout our site where you will find more donkey and or horse items


Miniature Donkeys Products from my store on Zazzle

 Also

Come visit my  two donkey stores  on Café Press! 

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and

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You can now order online and pay via your credit card or bank account using Paypal or Order by phone, or mail with credit card. Major credit cards, including Visa, American Express, MasterCard, and Discover

or use the Mail-in Order Form

 

We ship to the 48 contiguous states. Orders for Alaska, Hawaii or International please email for a shipping quote.


Miniature Donkey Keychain
 Miniature Donkey Keychain at
Zazzle


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Come along little one mug
Come along little one coffee mug and more at Zazzle

 

In association with Zazzle.com

 Christmas Magic

 

Life is Good Magnet
Buy Life is Good at Zazzle


 

click on this flag for my tribute to the troops

THESE COLORS DON'T RUN

If you don't stand behind our troops, please feel free to stand in front of them.


PROGNOSTICATIONS OF THE WEATHER (from Robert Merry's Museum, November 1844, pp. 154-159)

 

Asses.--When asses bray more than ordinary, particularly if they shake their ears if uneasy, it is said they predict rain, and particularly showers. We have noticed, that, in showery weather, a donkey, confined in a yard near the house, has brayed before every shower, and generally some minutes before the rain has fallen, as if some electrical influence, produced by the concentrating power of the approaching rain-cloud, caused a tickling in the windpipe of the animal, just before the shower came up. Whatever this electric state of the air preceding a shower may be, it seems to be the same that causes in other animals some peculiar sensations,--which makes the peacock squall the pintado call "come-back," and which creates a variety of prognosticative motions in the different species of the animal kingdom.

An expressive English adage says,

When the ass begins to bray,
Be sure we shall have rain that day.

We have, says the writer of the preceding, repeatedly been able to give our hay-makers useful admonitions founded solely on the braying of the ass. Thus the proverb says truly,

'T is time to cock your hay and corn
When the old donkey blows his horn.

source: http://www.merrycoz.org/

museum/WEATHER.HTM
 


If anyone know who makes these donkey ear muffs please let me know so I can share the info.

 


 


 

 

The beautiful story of the donkey - Alain Raveneau

 

 The great history of mullet: Mules intimate (Hardcover)

 

Truly Lucky by Brenda Muncy

 

Brenda Muncy and Big Jake

 

 

Donkey, Mule and Horse Information, Links and Articles. Below I hope you find helpful information in your pursuit of learning about the wonders or this adorable, loving animal. This page has been a labor of  love for me and I am continually adding new information so check back often. Your continuing support of our products or affiliate links throughout this site help us promote the Miniature Donkey breed and care for rescued equines here at Shadow Ridge. Thanks so much! Cheryl and Chris

Please consider Using our Free Mule & Donkey Classifieds , or Join our contact list for Donkey Lovers



Articles on:  Horses, Horsemanship & more Donkey information click here

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The Basics:

About Miniature Donkeys

 

Advice for the new miniature donkey owner

 

Donkey Care and Advice

 

The Donkey

 

Donkey and Mule Colors

 

A Donkey is Not a Horse

 

Donkeys

 

Guide To Proper CARE & FEEDING of the AMERICAN DONKEY

 

Grooming for The Show

 

Management Recommendations for
Donkeys and Mules

 

The Miniature Donkey

 

Miniature Donkey FAQS

 

Miniature Donkeys, All You'll Ever Need To Know About Donkeys

 

Out of Africa: The Origin of Donkeys

 

Useful, Educated, Dual-Purpose DONKEYS


Blankets/Fly Masks/Leggings

 

Blanketing Donkeys

 

Pat Canipe

Custom Pet and Tack

 

Donkey Fly Protection:

Donkey Fly Protection Leggings

Leg wraps & Fly Masks and more by Linda Long. click here

Donkey leggings are custom made to your measurements

Jack, our rescued donkey wearing his new leg wraps. Click to enlarge image.

Made by Linda Long


Books & Magazines:

Brayer Magazine-Journal of the American Donkey and Mule Society

 

The Definitive Donkey

 

Donkey & Mule Dispatch 

 

The Merck Veterinary Manual online

 

Miniature Donkey Talk: Books and Videos on the care, raising and breeding Miniature Donkeys

 

Mules & More magazine

 

RURAL HERITAGE

 

Western Mule Magazine


Breeds & Breeding:

Andaluz Donkey

 

Breeding Spotted Donkeys

 

Calculate your jenny's due date & heat cycles

 

Donkey Breeds

 

Donkey Reproduction

 

Donkeys are Different: An Overview of Reproductive Variations from Horses

 

The Myths and Truths about Donkey Castrations

 

♥The Poitou Donkey

 

Why should I castrate?
 


Cart & Buggy Plans

Buggy & Wagon Plans & Parts

 

John Thompson Plans

 

Driving

 

Harnessing guidelines for single donkey carts

 


Classifieds:

Free Classifieds for Donkeys, Mules, or Horses from Shadow Ridge

 

Free classified ads available at
www.equinevoice.org

 

Miniature Donkey Ads-New ads everyday from Gotdonkey

 

Horseville-Donkey, mules & minis for sale

 

PetClassifieds.US

 

Agricultural Review Classifieds North Carolina

 

 

October 2007 AG Review-Donkeys, Horses & Supplies For Sale

 

North Carolina Dept of Agriculture Hay Alert Classifieds

 

 

 

 

 


Companions. Donkeys are a very social animal and can form very strong bonds with fellow donkeys or other animals. It is often best to keep two donkeys as they entertain each other and provide companionship. They can also reinforce each other and get up to mischief.


Do not feed lawn clippings to animals. The rapid onset of composting will cause a build up of mould and fungi that may kill or cause severe illness to a donkey or horse. Do not feed moldy hay or any type of feed for the same reasons.


Donkeys as Guards:

Donkeys - Coyotes and coyote control and management

 

Guardian Donkeys-

"First and foremost, we were told NOT to try miniature donkeys, and that only standard sized donkeys were effective deterrents and dispatchers of predators"

 

 

Guidelines for Using Donkeys as Guard Animals with Sheep

 

Protecting Livestock with Guard Donkeys

 

Sweet Pet Gives a Mean Kick

 

Using Donkeys to Guard Sheep and Goats

 

Viscous Dog Attacks on  Note: this page contains some photographs that may be too graphic for some.


Favorites:

 

 

 

Buggy-n-On Driving Lessons

 for Horse and Driver Peachland, NC

 

 

Butternut Ridge Farm-animal therapy with miniature donkeys

 

Divine Equine Stables
We specialize in breeding Cleveland Bays and providing a solid foundation of training for young and green horses

 

 

El Escondite Paso Fino Horses-Fox Farms

 

Designed & programmed by Fauna Art Studios

 

 

HOT DIGGITYS DOGUEHOUSE

 

Lazy L Ranch-Young standard donkey and Kelcie

Lazy L Ranch-Mini Horse Ranch

 



Mephibosheth Farms Angelic Riders, Inc

 

 

 

 

 

 

Watch The Wedding

of the Century!Bride and Groom halters donated by Shadow Ridge and Randon Mini's

also see Digory's Diary

Now on the cover of ASSETS Magazine!

 

Oma's Pride Raw Pet Foods in Northeast Connecticut

 

Wind Gait Icelandic Horses


 

Support this site by shopping at JungleWalk.com.

 JungleWalk.com has a great selection of animal posters, t-shirts, mousepads and other gifts.

JungleWalk.com

 

Whales & Friends Horse Gifts


Horse Jewelry Store-Sterling Silver and Gold Horse Jewelry  

A portion of every Horse Jewelry order is donated to help homeless and abused animals.


Back In The Saddle- Gifts and Apparel for Horse Lovers

 

AreYouGame? Horse Board games, brain teasers and puzzles


 

Check out Tool King's New Arrivals-$7.99 Flat Rate Shipping Everyday

 



Fly Protection:

 

Biting Fly Traps:

(make your own)

 

A Canopy Trap For Horse Fly Control

 

Deer Flies and Horse Flies

 

How to build a horse fly trap

 

Pure Food Grade DE

 safe, effective insect & worming control:

Perma-Guard for Horses, Donkeys, Livestock and Pets

Perma-Guard Diatomaceous Earth


 

Forums & Blogs:

Donkeys-Yahoo Groups Forum

 

Donkey Breed Society Forum

 

DaileyEquine.com Forums

 

The Farmette Report-All Donkeys, All the Time-Blog

 

Farrier & Hoof care Resource Center Forums

 

Longears Forum for people who love to talk longears

 

Mini Farm Animals sometimes list mini donks for sale on this forum

 

Mules Only Forum

 

Packing-Discussion of horse and mule packing

 

PetFinders


Feeding Donkeys:

Donkey Feeding and Nutrition


Fun Stuff:

Birthday Calculator

Donkey Coloring Page

Donkey Rhyme Coloring Page

Donkey Crafts for kids

Farmer and Donkey Cartoon

Play Horse Tunes

Horse Optical Illusion

Trick Donkey

Weight Loss-Human (Letter to Dr. Phil)


Health Issues:

Body Condition Scoring of Donkeys

 

COLIC IN DONKEYS

 

Diseases and Parasites


Donkey Diets from Blue Mountain Farm

 

Dummy Foals

 

Fat Necks (Neck roll)

 

Grass Founder

 

A Guide to Live Weight Estimation and Body Condition Scoring of Donkeys

 

Hyperlipidemia

 

Hyperlipidemia and Hepatic Lipidosis (Fatty Liver)
 

Hyperlipemia in Miniature Horses & Miniature Donkeys

 

Hyperlipemia and Hepatic Lipidosis in Horses, Donkeys, and Camelids-article: Merck Veterinary Manual

 

Lice and their Life Cycle

 

Methods for Estimating Donkey Weights

 

♥"Monkey Mouth"


Rain Scald

 

Skin Problems Allergic Reaction to Bug Bites

 

Vaccinate Early Against Mosquito-Borne Diseases


Donkeys should not be fed bread or similar refined food products, as these are known to contribute to the build up of acid conditions in the feet lamina and directly cause laminitis


What is a good size for a riding donkey ?

Estimating Weight: click on picture


 Click here for JeffersEquine.com


There is an “old folk remedy” for sarcoids using Crest toothpaste. Apply Crest to the sarcoid with a toothbrush. It is suggested that either something in Crest kills the virus causing the sarcoid and/or the brushing stimulates the horse’s immune system. Works for Ringworm too.


Hoof Care:

Basic Principles of Hoof Care in Donkeys

 

Common foot problems of the donkey -What are they and what to do

 

Donkey Hoof Angles

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Donkey Hoof Care

 

Farrier & Hoof care Resource Center Forums

 

Laminitis

 

White Line in mini donkeys


Mules:

Young mule-"Little Man", owned by Sue Barker, Walnut Grove, North Carolina

"YOU TELL A HORSE WHAT TO DO, ASK A DONKEY AND NEGOTIATE WITH A MULE" unknown

 

 

 

 

 

 

Communicating with Your Mule

 

Does Your Saddle Really Fit Your Mule?

 

Gaited Mules

 

History and Origin of the Breed

 

Horse + Donkey = Mule

The Mule

 

Mules

 

What is a Mule?


News:

 

Saturday, June 02, 2007

Terrorists Dispatch Donkey

& Dog Bombers in Lebanon



The Al Qaeda-linked terrorists of

Fatah al-Islam are sending in

donkey and dog bombers to fend

off the advancing Lebanese troops.
 

Witnesses said Fatah al-Islam

militants have  booby-trapped

donkeys and dogs and set them

in the direction of army lines, but

 the animals were shot and

detonated before reaching army positions.

Source: http://gatewaypundit.blogspot.com/

2007/06/terrorists-dispatch

-donkey-dog-bombers.html

 


Packing

 

Pack Saddles

 

Make Your Own Pack Saddles And Get Started Trekking With Donkeys

 


Registries:

 

American Council of Spotted Asses

American Donkey and Mule Society

 

American Miniature Mule Society

 

American Mule Association

 

Carolina Mule Assoc.

 

International Miniature Donkey Registry

 

Miniature Donkey Talk Magazine

 

Miniature Mediterranean Donkey Association of the U.K.

 

The National Miniature Donkey Association

 

North American Saddle Mule Association


Registed Miniature Donkey-Shadow Ridge Jimmie Firecracker

 Visit My Gallery


 

The Horse Health Monthly E-Newsletter-Anatomy and Physiology  

 

BarnWorld.com Farm & Ranch Superstore Banner

 

 VetAmerica.com

 

Quality custom hand carved wooden signs.

See your design online!

 

CRazy Horse Tack and Gift Shop

 

HorseSaddleShop.com

 

The Saddle Zone

 

Plush Horses - StuffedArk.com


 


IGNATZ, THE HERO DONKEY 

GLOVER, VT | Ignatz the donkey

 is 33 years old. He is also a hero.

 

 

 

Arthogen for Horses, 1400 grams

Bone & Joint

Low Prices & Free Shipping!

 


Thomas Kinkade Nativity Tree - Glory To The Newbor

Thomas Kinkade animated tabletop Christmas tree.

 

 

Miniature Donkey Talk tote bag

Miniature Donkey Talk Magazine

 

PhotoStamps

Visit My Rescue Information Page:

Donkeys & Mules

Available for Adoption


Horse Theft Attempt in SC Foiled By Baby That Would Not Go - Fitch would not go willingly and they dragged him 150' down Tracy's driveway.

Fitch has lost the fight - He died at Univ. of Georgia, March 6, 2007
Fitch would not go willingly and they dragged him 150 down Tracy's driveway
$2,250 REWARD Offered!

Updates on Fitch: We spoke to Detective Busby last Saturday. Fitch's case is continuing to stay in the news and the reward has been raised to $7500. The real good news is that SLED is getting involved. they oversee all the law enforcement agencies in the State. It stands for South Carolina Law Enforcement Division.

Hanna and Anderson, pro bono attorneys
for Pure Thoughts Horse and Foal Rescue and Another Chance 4 Horses Rescue is offering $1000 total reward to the person or person(s) who provide information that independently results in the arrest and conviction of the person or person(s) who injured Fitch.

Download Flyer for Fitch and the Reward offered HERE

If you have any information, please contact: Stolen Horse International a