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DIY Donkey Hoof Trimming

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So proud of Tito learning to self bridle
This boy has come so far and yes it's taking awhile. I've had people respond with 'oh you should have been there in two weeks ' when I share training accomplishments. I disagree, I think the animal gets to choose how quickly we go, especially with my inexperience. When I got Tito in Sept 2023 I couldn't catch him, he ran away from me everytime I went out to see him he'd spook and run away. But his attitude towards working together is phenomenal. He's eager, and thinks through things so much. (I have a mammoth I'm also training and he offers mostly his ideas 🤣🤣🤣🤣). Happy I have a place to share! This is his first time seeing these bridles, I've only haltered him and we have not done any target work with that it in general.
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How wonderful you have reached this milestone! I'm curious what sorts of ways you found helpful in developing connection with your donkey. Did you do clicker training? Or? The donkey and mule at my house are very uninterested in shrinking their comfort bubble and I've 'tried' lots of approaches.
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@Lacy Setzer Giving them the choice seems very honoring to their own needs. I'm looking for ways to balance that with the need to work together closer for the essential things like hoof care. I think this forum will be a big help :)
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Hello, happy to be in this group where we can talk Longears. In 2022 a small donkey and mule came into my life and they have caused me to meet all sorts of new people and learn new things. I have much to learn about building relationship with them. Their comfort bubble has decreased from 75 feet to 8-10 feet in that time, which is good. The gravel we put in their pen has been effective for self-trimming until this spring when the mules hooves grew out differently and she and I really need to figure out how to get her hooves trimmed. I'm looking forward to learning from/with you all. p.s. I'm in Montana
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Jean Pocha
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Lifelong horse person who met Rory/donkey and Athena/mule in 2023. Trying to give them a better life yet still have no contact with them.

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