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Donkeys - Riding Therapy

Donkeys are used as therapy animals due to the calming effect that they have on people and animals. Children adore donkeys. They can learn new skills in a peaceful environment, which is sure to foster their confidence. Riding develops and improves balance and adroitness in children. The riding therapy is a step-by-step process consisting of 14 levels. The first attainment level is simply getting started. Children communicate with donkeys, smile and try to hold their head up. The fourteenth level allows young riders to successfully steer the animals through various obstacles.

Donkeys - Habits

Donkeys are very interesting animals and have peculiar behavior. They are usually active in cooler hours. They seek shade in the daytime. Donkeys are strong and capable of traveling as fast as 30 miles per hour.

Mature males defend large territories. Due to the size of the territory (normally 23 square kilometers), the dominant male regards other males as subordinates, but cannot exclude them. However, intruders are kept far from the resident females. Donkey males bray in the presence of females.

Dogs are known to fear donkeys. Donkeys are sometimes used to protect ranch animals from stray dogs. A Jennet or a Gelding can be used as guard donkeys. Donkeys will protect sheep against foxes, coyotes and dogs by alerting the flock to the possibility of danger.

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