Donkey & Mule Training
Riding
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Understanding and yielding to pressure
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Saddling and mounting
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Confidence on trails
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Water and bridge crossing
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Development and balance at all gaits
Packing
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Lots of practice getting out on the trails!
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Learning to balance under a load
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Partner with and learn from an experienced burro
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Water and bridge crossing
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Obstacles and rough terrain
About Amy
I’ve owned and competed with equines for over twenty years, and have a big passion for taking them out on Montana trails. Though I grew up practicing eventing, I now use a variety of natural horsemanship methods with both Western and English disciplines.
I generally bring on only one or two equines at a time to ensure they receive the best possible care. They are housed with my donkey in an 8000sf dry lot with loafing shed and open access to pasture.
*Records of regular worming and vaccination required
Adoption
The Basics
Interested in giving a home to a once-wild burro?
Contact Amy about arranging to adopt a trained BLM donkey through the Trainer Incentive Program.
Wild burros need your help! Learn more about the program here, and about wild burros here.
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Trailer loading and confident traveling
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Picking up feet for picking and trims
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Confidence building - tarps, balls, bags, obstacles
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Water and bridge crossing
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Positive exposure to dogs and other livestock