Donkey Packing - www.mountainridgegear.com

I use donkeys to ride and pack here in Colorado. I love their disposition, their pace, their intellect and their smooth ride. Donkeys are great for packing, riding, driving and here in CO, burro racing. If you have questions about using donkeys feel free to send me an e-amil at [e-mail]
Thanks for watching!

[@nacholibre1962]

I love how that one at the back kind of does its own thing then catches up. A very well-trained and trustworthy helper.

[@stefanosantangelo9362]

How relaxing is to watch these donkeys walking in this wonderful landscape. It shows the respect these guys have for their animals. Good job

[@valsptsd814]

A happy donkey actually smiles. And these guys all have very relaxed smiles. Very very nice.

[@taylorharbin3948]

Ha! I see what you mean.

[@jgray852]

I love donkeys so much 😍 such an underrated little pack animal, so nice to see them being worked instead of left in fields and petting zoos

[@Phantasmos]

W o W Impressed! First time I see a handler Actually weigh the pack before loading!

[@albertomorel6568]

still to much weigh for those little donkies!!

[@conniewolf7300]

@@albertomorel6568 You don’t know that! Donkeys are strong, tough animals! The guy looks like he knows exactly what he’s doing!

[@ellafields9424]

@@albertomorel6568 did you hear the weight of the packs? Don't think he overloaded them. He's to savvy to do that & also he cares for his stock.

[@valeriehudson7276]

Absolutely beautiful country and the kindness you share with your Donks. Thank you

[@canica99]

Love your video. The care you give those animals is amazing and what a way to travel and see the country.

[@cacatr4495]

Very beautiful scenery! I am very impressed at the pack-donkey behind, that is not on a string/line, that is just faithfully tromping along, hurrying to stay with her herd. :)

[@iodeedebennettementmieux9856]

CA Catr 3oh0

[@jeanetteyork2582]

Those are very handsome donkeys! We have a BLM animal from the Marietta herd in Nevada. Your videos are great. Thank you! 🐴

[@kathychildress18]

The BLM are bastards

[@sludgedawg3657]

@@kathychildress18 what?

[@choorela]

Thank you for sharing good scenery and know-how. Bless you and Good luck!

[@user-bx7nw1ve6y]

Sure beats riding around in circles in arenas.

[@mountainridgegear8172]

Bryan Krussow Amen to that!

[@cynthialinaweaver77]

That was just so interesting to watch love your videos I was wondering if that last little one was going to make it up that hill .

[@bartb21]

Nice looking donkeys

[@elenalombardo4216]

beautiful place and beautiful animals - meravigliosa località e meravigliosi animali

[@unitedstatesdale]

The end -mule- _Donkey_ sure has a great attitude.

[@mountainridgegear8172]

Rich Mountains they are all different, yet all great in their own way. I like the easy, smooth gait and the mellow disposition of donkeys. Once they gain trust their isn't much they won't do. Being the oldest domesticated equine, I'm only re-discovering what our ancestors knew thousands of years ago.

[@conniewolf7300]

That’s a donkey.

[@USNAVDC]

I love this video....beautiful animals and scenery....

[@lefu7812]

The last donkey was so cute

[@mountainridgegear8172]

They sure are, and in various ways.

[@karenr67]

Cute how the little donkey tag along

[@edhoff3587]

Nice video and really nice looking gear you make.

[@mountainridgegear8172]

Ed Hoff Thanks Ed!

[@sourdoughchuck6958]

Awesome video.

[@USNAVDC]

I love this video..

[@aquastone4792]

amazing how the one donkey follows on its own. Why do you tie follow the other 2?

[@FNobody]

beautiful

[@randybingham281]

Great job with the donkeys. Do you make your own pack saddles

[@mountainridgegear8172]

Randy Bingham I buy the donkey sized pack saddles from Colorado Saddlery and I make my own britchen and breast collars.

[@acelliott2897]

love the video

[@MonkeySpecs301]

hard far can they travel with fully laddened?

[@brentwheeler5071]

I love donkeys

[@mommabear3988]

I’m soooo jealous

[@marilynosgood3220]

Is that fast walk a natural gait? Do they need shoes? What is the weight limit for a rider? Looks like a wonderful adventure.

[@mountainridgegear8172]

That’s a natural gait. I occasionally shoe them if we are putting in lots of miles on rocky ground. The weight question is tricky. There is no definitive answer. There are multiple variables like size, age, confirmation, condition, elevation gain, distance, injuries, etc. Knowing and understanding your animal’s limitations is key. I will often get off and walk if I feel the donkey is struggling too much on steep areas.

[@gsp8489]

Do they each carry their own food? One animal carries all the feed for all the animals? Do they just graze on whats around? It looks like there is plenty of grass around but what if it's a November deer hunt?

[@mountainridgegear8172]

They graze. There is lots of grass in the mountains during the summer.

[@Nathan-rs2sx]

what tune is that😃

[@USNAVDC]

Is one or two of those donkeys considered "Standard" and the others "Mammoth" donkeys?

[@mountainridgegear8172]

Tom E Muncey - the two we are riding are mammoths, the others are standards.

[@USNAVDC]

It's hard to tell the size of the pack donkeys in the video...really great looking donkeys! Is about 20% of their weight about what you have them pack? I'd love to have a standard! This video is great! I love donkeys and Colorado! You're livin' the dream!

[@katherinegay9370]

What a fine lady!

[@kvchalamaiah4241]

😮

[@user-hd3wy8ox7v]

😮 you can train it to just follow you too no way but one in back looks smaller what exactly is breed 🤯

[@KannanKannan-sw2be]

Hi

[@lillianwoods4021]

question I got a miniature donkey for my birth day and you think I can ride it I weight 80....

[@mountainridgegear8172]

lillian woods I wouldn't attempt to ride a mini. Depending on how large it is, 80 pounds may be too much weight.

[@lillianwoods4021]

Mountain Ridge Gear ok thank you

[@animalcrossingnerd8142]

I want one t

[@shaniawitt1245]

at least their us full

[@rianaraujo5368]

I cai

[@albertomorel6568]

POOR DONKIES!!!!!!!!!!

[@conniewolf7300]

The donkeys are just fine.

[@claytonburns3349]

Jesus saves

[@helenmelon6780]

What? Is that the name of the donkey?

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[@ayeleraberra4338]

Couldn't they afford horses instead? Poor donkeys

[@wildhorseoutdoors7659]

those donkeys are great pack animals and can handle weight better then horses can. part of the reason why donkeys and mules have been used for pack trains for as long as they have. they handle the weight as well as the distances better than a horse does. not one of those donkeys is carrying anywhere near an amount of weight that could come close to being a critical weight for them and you can tell they are all very relaxed and not under any undo stress.

[@tinacatharinaeden2711]

Agree 100%. Donks are strong and great pack animals. They are very sure footed for use in the mountains. :)

[@Donkey2_]

I'm very sad for donkeys the stuff they carry it's very heavy and they have to walk fast especially @4:17 and 6:07 they are very tire with all the over-weight stuff they are carrying.

[@wildhorseoutdoors7659]

they are carrying less weight in those pack frames than a human in a saddle would be on their back none of those donkeys are showing any sign of stress or fatigue at any point in this video.

[@conniewolf7300]

You don’t have the slightest idea what you’re talking about!!

[@Animallover-rp5nd]

Eww spurs

[@jeanetteyork2582]

Spurs are a tool and needn't be "eww" material. Any tool can be misused. However given the level of humane care and expertise these gentlemen exhibit no need to worry. In a tight spot, proper use of spurs can save your life and possibly the life of your animal. As the handler your first job is to keep your animal and yourself safe.

[@katherinegay9370]

What a fine lady!

[@LuisLopez-bo2yx]

Jutt