Stubborn or Steadfast
Some folks find donkeys irresistible, just don’t expect them to act like a horse. I’m Jeff Keane stay tuned I will be back after the break with more on this equine species. Team ropers will often use a donkey to practice roping. In our area Willie the burro is renowned for helping to make Matt Funk a top NFR contender. Yet many horse owners describe donkeys, as stubborn, while donkey enthusiasts call them steadfast. All because donkeys react to situations differently than horses right Susan ? Jeff a donkey has a strong sense of self preservation and when worried will simply stop. While some find that frustrating thats the reason Donkeys are used on Grand Canyon Tours, they are extremely cautious where they put their feet and unlike a horse will evaluate dangerous situations. The flip side gives you an animal that can be tough to lead or load in trailer. Whipping a donkey can make it virtually unmovable. Horses retreat from pressure Donkeys push into it but In the wild horses group in small herds to graze, donkeys like to pair off to nibble and nap, forming close emotional bonds so a good handler recreates that partnership. If a donkey trusts you it will go any where for you but if it doesn’t you can’t muscle it. Size for size they are much stronger than horses. Susan, you wouldn’t assume your horse training skills would work on a camel, remember the same holds true for donkeys. “Steadfast” or “stubborn” is in the eyes of the beholder
