Donkey Saddle Training - Part 3

[@darwinmartinez2883]

Thank you I have 4 adults and 2 Young and these videos are helping us teach then to be ridden

[@veronicalong6054]

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

[@Savoy_6]

Can’t wait for part 4 brother. Keep em coming.

[@janetgroves2220]

He's relaxing into it all. ❤

[@robertpino2961]

Awesome series for sure.ive always been curious about donkeys. I have mules that I use for hunting but wondered how much different a donkey is?

[@kathychildress18]

I love the mule training best

[@flohflokati6925]

Super video !!! It s true, donkeys do not try to buck you off ??? They are much different to horses ? How do you tell them to go forward....My do nt like....only if I have a treat 🙄

[@diannestevens7951]

Do you ever ride with a halter first and then the pulling on the halter might make more sense to them? I'm about to break my first donkey and have only ever done horses before

[@jimthode]

For starting a horse or mule I always ground drive them first so they know how to walk, stop and turn before riding. Would that work on a donkey?

[@נטעקהתי]

I did it with my two donkes and it went well

[@catherinebiggstaff3747]

Yes that would another person to lead him would help as well.

[@anasbenhaddou6909]

Thank you so much ..(what's ur name btw)! I live in a Moroccan village, and my mom has a female donkey but she can't ride it. I will try domesticating following your amazing and caring techniques.

[@mountainridgegear8172]

Let me know how it goes. My name is Eric. [e-mail]

[@anasbenhaddou6909]

@@mountainridgegear8172 Hi Éric, it worked at first, but when I got lazy ans stopped training the donkey she went back to her aggressiveness. However, she is easier to control now. Thanks Man

[@LBGoOutdoors]

We are wanting to get into donkeys. Is this one a standard?

[@mountainridgegear8172]

He’s a mammoth. 14.2 and up is considered a mammoth.

[@solarvr3539]

You need a stick to steer him ,we do it like that in Egypt also hit with your legs on his belly

[@naserbetlab4457]

Very good

[@onemanswork9248]

Wow so good

[@emilio-ln2rw]

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

[@emilio-ln2rw]

But the vids are helpful

[@bertsnyder8492]

Nice job. Is that a Steve Edwards saddle? Enjoy your video.

[@mountainridgegear8172]

It’s the Cowboy. Steve Edwards.

[@bertsnyder8492]

@@mountainridgegear8172 been using one for years. Great saddles. Thanks

[@emilioa.bottini7590]

¿Cuál es el nombre de la música?

[@Donkey_girl2]

My mammoth donkeys name is little bit to😂❤

[@chalenivy0039]

I'm getting a 1 yr old donkey. How old do they have to be to ride them. And how much is it to buy all the necessary tack plz respond.

[@mountainridgegear8172]

Chalen Equestrian I usually start them under a riding saddle around 3 1/2 but that also depends on how robust the donkey is. Tack cost is about the same as any other equine, maybe a little cheaper. I use Queen Valley Mule Ranch saddles.

[@chalenivy0039]

@@mountainridgegear8172 thank you.

[@catherinebiggstaff3747]

Maybe Mike could be ridden out together with one of his buddies? Just a suggestion remembrr they are herd animals....

[@3llaRae]

Why is the donkeys head so big than the body so small??

[@emilioa.bottini7590]

What is the name of the music?

[@naserbetlab4457]

❤❤❤❤❤

[@humbertosanchez743]

Do u have any for sale

[@oneofthepeople9057]

Great and informative video as always. Oh and congrats on being chosen to visit the white house say hello to President Trump and tell him how great full the world is for his fearless and honest leadership

[@scalespersecond]

lol

[@dododode1200]

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[@catherinebiggstaff3747]

Bits and spurs with a donkey?!! Definitely not ! Never!! See how nervous the donkey is his jaws clamped tight on bit! Disappointing....

[@mountainridgegear8172]

As a donkey (or any equine) gets used to the bit many refer to that as getting “quiet with the bit”. It’s common for an equine to fiddle with the bit early in training. Nick has become accustom to the bit and is nice and quiet now. Donkeys brace against pressure. Without an effective way to stop him I could put myself or the donkey in danger. He could run I front of a car for example. Spurs help forward motion. Because donkeys have such a good memory, spurs don’t have to be used much. Now, I just need to bump him with my heels. I haven’t needed spurs since that video.