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  • Positive Signs. Body posture is important to understand when working with any equine. A relaxed neck and head is a good sign. Also, a relaxed tail and hindquarters show trust. Licking the lips is an indication of nervousness but it is better to be nervous than aggressive.
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  • @tammymccutchen2404
    @tammymccutchen2404 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    This is absolutely the best training videos I have found for donkeys. I have horses but have never had donkeys. I have acquired 2 yearling jennets that had never been touched by humans. I noticed them making a snoring/purring sound so I dropped my head and immitated them. Soon they approached and sniffed me all over my face. Now this is our routine greeting! So facinating.

  • @catherinehubbard1167
    @catherinehubbard1167 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    What interesting and charismatic animals. It’s heartening to see you working with them in an attentive, respectful, interactive way that takes their emotional states and body language into account. You are earning trust and even friendship, not forcing them and becoming a feared enemy. It reminds me of the methods used by Monty Roberts with horses. Though different, there are common elements with what you are seeing. Roberts saw the head-down licking and chewing motions too and watched for it as a stage of his “join up” process. Thank you for sharing this.

  • @ShilgenVens
    @ShilgenVens 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    It's wonderful watching how kind and gentle the handler is. So patient.

  • @cynthialinaweaver77
    @cynthialinaweaver77 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    You do such a nice.job treating these little guys with patients and love.I like to watch your videos.💖

  • @jeanetteyork2582
    @jeanetteyork2582 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank you so much for your work and making videos of it. I have a wild BLM donkey and its very valuable for people like us who are without professional donkey trainers (i.e., in New England!!) to see how to make small positive steps. 🐴 Your work makes a difference, thank you again!

  • @randolphbutler1832
    @randolphbutler1832 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for sharing.

  • @ClearCreekCabinMiniFarm
    @ClearCreekCabinMiniFarm 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great sessions - Thank you

  • @debdubas3891
    @debdubas3891 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I love your videos in the BLM burro. December 14th, 2017, I adopted my first burro, he had some handling, but very little. I was looking for videos on how to handle him, and decided to earn his trust at liberty using clicker training and treats. I did most of my initial touches through the corral panels, to build my confidence and his. We have been doing more and more inside the pen, as he is approaching me wanting more attention and treats. Just last week I was able to get a halter on him, and I am able to touch him further back on his body. I am moving much slower than you, but I am making slow and steady progress. Thank you for your videos.

  • @lesdrinkwater490
    @lesdrinkwater490 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks

  • @mainewoods1862
    @mainewoods1862 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I am going to have Donkeys within 5 years so I am learning all I can. Thank you.

  • @sherrytimm2588
    @sherrytimm2588 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Way to go Eric, Don is coming along.......

  • @jejosi
    @jejosi 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Love donkeys and your videos!

  • @andibailey3885
    @andibailey3885 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    thank you i was working with my jenny and my jack i was thinking we made no progress but we actually did

  • @kathychildress18
    @kathychildress18 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    What a sweet little guy

  • @torihenton5820
    @torihenton5820 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I am an experienced horse rider and trainer but have just begun to work with donkey's and I am finding how different they truly are from horses. I have a young 1 yr old mini stud donkey. He is sweet and tame but I need some tips on desensitizing him. Do I use the same method as horses? (I practice natural horsemanship style training). Where should my energy level be if I am using a tarp, or flag? He seems to go "introverted" so quickly and it is so hard to tell (unlike a horse) how he is processing.

  • @rikkitikkitavi997
    @rikkitikkitavi997 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    There’s a lot to a donkey. They’re cool. 😎

  • @erinwill6743
    @erinwill6743 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    How long did it take to get to this point? We have a blm burro as well only had him a week. We can pet sometimes but he most of the time he just moves away

  • @travismoore9620
    @travismoore9620 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wats The 1st Step n Startn My Jenny 2 Ride

  • @fishingcarsandgaming127
    @fishingcarsandgaming127 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I have a donkey and she was wild for at least 10 years and we’ve had her for a year and she has always like lipped me she just likes to put her lips on me and never ever bites I was curious what that meant

  • @MirjanAcademy
    @MirjanAcademy 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    The voice is not clear or thats my phone

  • @IronHideWildfire
    @IronHideWildfire 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    What is the minimum size donkey you recommend for a 170 lb rider?

    • @mountainridgegear8172
      @mountainridgegear8172  6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      John Houston depends on their confirmation as much as their size. A stocky, well built 13.2 donk can carry that much weight pretty easy.

  • @mikebonge7206
    @mikebonge7206 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I had one pony bite me once. It hurt and scared the sh@@ out of me.
    D

    • @mountainridgegear8172
      @mountainridgegear8172  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Mike Bonge I worked with horses most of my life. I’ve been bitten a few times. Not fun.

  • @NATHANFREDERICK-rs7yb
    @NATHANFREDERICK-rs7yb 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    He should have been given a treat after a task.

    • @mountainridgegear8172
      @mountainridgegear8172  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I avoid giving donkeys treats. I don’t want them to see humans as vending machines. Because, what do you do when you put a dollar in a vending machine and you don’t get your candy bar? I don’t want that to happen to unsuspecting humans.

  • @brunoramos9747
    @brunoramos9747 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You have to get them when they're babies they're much easier to teach

  • @janedoe4858
    @janedoe4858 21 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I love donkeys ❤ thank you for rescuing them. I'm guessing they were from a blm round up ?

  • @youssefalshagheel9702
    @youssefalshagheel9702 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    My new 8 year old donkey loves me to scratch her head, and then gives me her rear end.

  • @hillbilly918
    @hillbilly918 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    How do you stop a donkey from nipping at you apparently not trying to hurt you just nipping Or mouthing whatever you want to call it

    • @mountainridgegear8172
      @mountainridgegear8172  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Harper's Homestead You need to take immediate action when this occurs. A swat to the mouth works but if it persists a little more force may be required. Donkeys are constantly trying to figure out who’s in charge. So, assert yourself as the leader. You also need to understand the cause. If it is a learned behavior from giving treats then stop giving them. If it’s aggression try and figure out where that’s coming from.

    • @hillbilly918
      @hillbilly918 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@mountainridgegear8172 thank you very kinda what I figured. I don't think the girl I got him from new much about them

  • @andibailey3885
    @andibailey3885 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    also i was wondering if you could tell me a dieting plan or how too dite your donkeys

  • @jenniferfreeman1328
    @jenniferfreeman1328 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Just wondering, how did you ever become experienced enough to become a equine trainer without having someone more experienced than you break you of your DANGEROUS habit of wrapping the lead rope around your hand ??? Serpentine loops FTW!

  • @dolorestate6599
    @dolorestate6599 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Why don't you sick guys leave these donkeys alone, UNLESS you are good to them? That is all I want from all of you. Stop the abuse already! Leave them alone, they do not bother you, unless you are good to them.