Do not ride a donkey, cause he has not stable back like a horse.
@chrisboucher7924 күн бұрын
that should also work to get him in a horse trailer.
@ranlo127 күн бұрын
Thanks for this- I am working with a BLM donkey/gelding that has been at my barn at least 10 years, they had someone assess him and was told he was caught too old to do much with after the barn owners took him in, he was wild and no one fooled with him- you couldn't get near him, he is in with a couple of horses on about 2-3 acres. I got him to let me pet him and trust me and now I take him on walks around the grounds- their minds do NOT work anything like a horse's brain does, and pressure gets you nowhere- he will just freeze up- this had a lot of good information in it- he's a cool little guy. will never be more than a pet, I just want him to be able to be handled- we have come a long way the last couple of months, but it took several years to get here- just found you and I will be learning what I can to make his days better
@TheAnonyyАй бұрын
I'm new to this channel, I'm surprised he rides a donkey, does he have a horse?
@mountainridgegear817227 күн бұрын
@@TheAnonyy nope, but I do ride mules. 😁
@JoshPostVlogsАй бұрын
Great video. Would you say BLM burros can become tame with time and patience? How long does it take?
@mountainridgegear8172Ай бұрын
@@JoshPostVlogs it can take two weeks to two years. It depends on the donkey.
@JoshPostVlogsАй бұрын
@ Thank you. Very helpful.
@erinjean2695Ай бұрын
I have a mule and he’s the best ever. Go anywhere, do anything, friend for life. Mules are amazing animals
@lynndellcox7078Ай бұрын
Do you have a price list available. And a brochure or something we could look at? We met you at Cowboy Christmas in Vegas 2022 .
@sherylbartlett3871Ай бұрын
Great job for first tacking up! These 2 little guys are really precious! God bless 😊❤😮❤😊
@sherylbartlett3871Ай бұрын
❤THANK YOU FOR BEING SO KIND WHILE WORKING WITH THESE DARLING DONKEY'S! GOD BLESS 😊❤😮❤😊
@mukamacharles2 ай бұрын
Teach me how to train donkeys
@mountainridgegear81722 ай бұрын
@@mukamacharles patients
@طيابالموظفات2 ай бұрын
So glad to see donkeys being treated so gently. Wondering if the harness had a bite bar which made it necessary to remove the wolf teeth?
@Callierippleeffect2 ай бұрын
Question injust irdered some . But my saddle just has two solid conchos in the back. I didnt check for that. Its a barrel racing saddle. Do i have to have the rings in the back or leather straps or is there a way i can run attachments to the D ring in the back so the saddle backs stay on .
@mountainridgegear81722 ай бұрын
@@Callierippleeffect it really helps to have the D rings to properly secure the bags but you can run the leather through the slot for the rear cinch.
@nancyfaustjenkins2 ай бұрын
Thank you for your dedcription about scratching/encouragement at the right time. This was helpful.
@allenwalker3073 ай бұрын
👍🫏😉
@OldPecanHomestead3 ай бұрын
Do you have anything for oxen?
@mountainridgegear81723 ай бұрын
@@OldPecanHomestead we’ve outfitted a couple oxen. We made a mini saddle with a standard sized breeching & breast collar.
@ZelalemTen3 ай бұрын
Haclu
@veronicalong60543 ай бұрын
This is so informative I have an old donkey he’s been okay with the kids on his back while I’ve been leading him and just eager to please. The farrier said he should be a good candidate to learn to ride . I’m going to try with a bit less bridle and see how he manages on his walks around the property
@kristinabrochu50043 ай бұрын
Random question… what breed would you consider Sis? Or what kind of donkey would she be called? We just got a Jack that I cannot for the life of me figure out what he is. Your videos have been so helpful in learning how to handle him from a ranch perspective (thankfully he is already pretty well trained). We’re hoping to use him for packing one day and am looking forward to start collecting some of your pack gear for my husband as gifts!
@mountainridgegear81723 ай бұрын
@@kristinabrochu5004 since she came from the “Wild West” I wouldn’t even venture a guess as to her breed. While there are different breeds, generally donkeys aren’t connected to specific breeds, especially the feral donkeys that are found on BLM land.
@kristinabrochu50043 ай бұрын
Ha! That’s good to know! I have so much to learn!
@jcjc77834 ай бұрын
How did you get your donkey to start running? Mine is 2.5 years old, and whenever we start picking up the pace, he starts getting a bit aggressive and he goes into defensive mode. And when I want him to start picking up the pace, he doesn’t understand what I’m trying to do
@mountainridgegear81724 ай бұрын
@@jcjc7783 have you tried running from behind, off the left hip? Also, try trailering somewhere. It could be frustration because he doesn’t want to leave your property.
@jcjc77834 ай бұрын
@@mountainridgegear8172 interesting, I have not tried that. How do you get them going when you’re behind them? We go on long walk around our quiet neighborhood. We live on an acre which he grazes, and then 2-3 times a week we walk around our agriculture (quiet) neighborhood for about an hour plus. Most walks go pretty well, while others he gets a bit frustrated. He’s a 2.5 y/o jack. I’m ordering him a pack saddle this week as well, as I believe a new discipline will be good for his brain.
@LHLK-f9t4 ай бұрын
We just never go out to them without some sort of a treat and in a couple of days we can't get them away from us. Then we pet them and put a halter on them.
@mountainridgegear81724 ай бұрын
@@LHLK-f9t treats are a good ice breaker but continually giving treats can create a host of problems. Be careful.
@LHLK-f9t4 ай бұрын
@@mountainridgegear8172 that is why you use treats to train with and cut back and eventually off after, anyone who trains knows this
@mikej59594 ай бұрын
Why not say Made in USA on your website? Your products appear (from pictures on site) to say made in USA. Why the Made in America on the website?
@The_Texas_Desperado5 ай бұрын
What happened to the only rest. I got a donk that don’t like to go much even with spurs so I got to turn her to the right a bit then she tries to get going then stops. Started two of them
@The_Texas_Desperado5 ай бұрын
But the vids are helpful
@tricknfa5 ай бұрын
You ever try putting the saddle on the rail, let him smell it, even give him treats for a bag on it?
@neverfind15 ай бұрын
Such a terrific video!! I love how you educate us and how respectful and gentle you are. You have a great relationhip with him which is first and key!!
@EleoIbarlin5 ай бұрын
hidupz Bolsa réplica 1:1 con imagen reflejada, resistente y resistente al desgaste. Me gusta mucho.
@janedoe48585 ай бұрын
I love donkeys ❤ thank you for rescuing them. I'm guessing they were from a blm round up ?
@mickymac65715 ай бұрын
Donkey thinks the man is scared to cross the bridge on his own.😂
@FlipsideSystem5 ай бұрын
A donkey's comfortable carrying capacity is 150 lbs despite what you've heard or read. Take their apprehension as a sign that they are communicating an intuitive physical resistance due to the pain they will endure but will not overly express because they are so gentle and submissive. Be careful with them, put them less to work, and offer them more of the freedom that they deserve. They are happy to help, but don't abuse this kindness. 🩷🩶🩷🫏🩷🩶🩷
@sguritz5 ай бұрын
Thinking about surrounding their stable interior and exterior with 6ft chain link fence
@plupyduplupydu13696 ай бұрын
Thank you for letting me be part of your day, im a city slicker who needs out of the city-oh yah can i feed some carrots to your donkey
@josephcooper66927 ай бұрын
One of the most appealing video in years. This burro may have taken 5 steps. That rancher has an ocean of patience.
@Acelevi9997 ай бұрын
Thanks for posting 🫏❤ from Pennsylvania.
@TheKehoeShow7 ай бұрын
Thanks for this tip! I just ordered your new bags (haven’t received them yet) but I have always fought that with saddle bags and cantle bags and now I know
@nwdiva7 ай бұрын
To me it's sad. I have 2 BLM burros and if I could let them go free back in AZ I would.
@leelandforestfarm7 ай бұрын
Why do you tie around a foot, rather than use a halter?
@LBGoOutdoors7 ай бұрын
We are wanting to get into donkeys. Is this one a standard?
@mountainridgegear81727 ай бұрын
He’s a mammoth. 14.2 and up is considered a mammoth.
@NATHANFREDERICK-rs7yb7 ай бұрын
where are the treats!?
@mountainridgegear81727 ай бұрын
Treats can create VERY bad habits.
@NATHANFREDERICK-rs7yb7 ай бұрын
He should have been given a treat after a task.
@mountainridgegear81727 ай бұрын
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.
@ut1004bp8 ай бұрын
Just looks to me that the Britchen would be really annoying be set so low, every step, while stretched back would keep get tighter, and then looser as the animal walked, and the feeling see-sawing back and forth to each leg.. tell me you had your's too low.. but reason I'm looking is I'm considering using a britchen on my young Mustang to help desensitize his back end while under saddle only, as his saddle doesn't tend slide up on his neck, but yea he is jumpy like a mule
@fishingcarsandgaming1278 ай бұрын
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
@naserbetlab44578 ай бұрын
Very good
@naserbetlab44578 ай бұрын
❤❤❤❤❤
@ersoy478 ай бұрын
I can't see any issues with this donke. I don't know what you working on this Donkey. 🫏this 🫏Donkey as cool as my ass.🫏
@supernovamonkey45318 ай бұрын
Good stuff man
@darwinmartinez28839 ай бұрын
Thank you I have 4 adults and 2 Young and these videos are helping us teach then to be ridden
@jamesmcdougall63389 ай бұрын
That's is a very good thing you are doing, looking after those Donkeys. Well done sir . From England.
@christopherbennett45599 ай бұрын
She is beautiful 😍. Great video. 100% correct. Thanks for sharing. 👍👍👍
@KatePerry-y5s9 ай бұрын
What a beautiful donkey!! Awww bless him!! 🫏 ❤
@cake79869 ай бұрын
My donkey hates/is scared of the hose. Is it best to just spray him until he accepts it? I was thinking it would be better to introduce him to it slowly and gently so he doesn't get worked up.
@mountainridgegear81729 ай бұрын
That’s always a good plan. Go slow. Donkeys never seems to really enjoy getting a bath. But, you can gradually get them used to the hose.