By Chris R.
On Sunday
the 17th of April, Albert and Victoria enjoyed their first
Donkey Society of WA event at Wandi Equestrian Centre.
We joined
the Donkey Society shortly after Al and Vic came to the Valley to learn more
about their care and handling. We were excited to see that various events for the
donkeys were offered. Their first outing was a gymkhana, a morning where
different activities were undertaken to improve handling skills and give the
donkeys some play time.
We do
not ride Albert and Victoria, but they learned many other skills on the day, including working on their float skills. A fuss free float entry and exit is essential for vet
visits and at worst, a fire evacuation.
In addition
to training and play exercises, Albert and Victoria benefited from the experience of Donkey Society members, who checked their
hooves and condition, assisted with leading commands and shared some excellent
tips, as donkeys are indeed very different to horses in their temperament and
care.
We are
looking forward to our next donkey excursion and thank the members of the
Society for their warm welcome of Albert and Victoria, and us, as we all had a
lovely day.
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