First Ride on New Donkey

[@annapounds5695]

By the way his ears are pointed, and by the way he’s moving, any person who is an equestrian could tell you your putting too much weight on his back and he Dosen’t Like it. Donkeys are particularly ridden by small children, and too much weight could cause them to collapse, or have back issues.

[@SobrietyandSolace]

He seems fine with the weight but I hated the way she was yanking on his mouth

[@charlotte6154]

Yep

[@elwoodbirgden342]

Then how do people from ancient times pile 2 adults on a donkey. Were they just cruel, or we people less restrictive?

[@GreenTea-kx6ro]

Yes my donkey is old and calm enough for a kid and the vet said he can hold about 100 pounds he’s also a big donkey bigger then that one so he can hold more also that lady does not know how to ride really

[@nadersaleh4643]

Y’all should go see Egypt 😂😂😂😂

[@aspieotaku3580]

His ears turning back is not a good sign, hes stressed out and getting angry.

[@TKEnduroo]

If you can't even get on from the ground, I don't think you should be riding.

[@GoWxMaster]

5:46 the horse is like hell nah im out

[@devilssemblance5938]

"I'm afraid I'm going to trip him with my own feet!" Most people would call that a clue that you're TOO FUCKING BIG FOR HIM

[@christopherhay2813]

Your way to big for him and your stressing him out and your wanting him to go forward but your leaning back and pulling on the reigns and he could barely hold you his back legs where spread apart when he was standing

[@christopherhay2813]

@Victor Joseph I work at a donkey sanctuary in Scotland and the amount of donkeys who where working animals and they came here some from abuse and others from the owners dying or unable to care for them and they now have loads of joint and back problems and their lifespan are defiantly shortened pulling carts that are making them work more then they should is terrible but if they aren't making them struggle then they are fine

[@mikeearls126]

That lady needs training

[@jamesearly729]

I had a donkey from age nine to sixteen and disagree will all the adverse comments against you from all these well meaning people. I believe you did very well considering how new you and the donkey both were to the situation. I see you as doing your best to be sweet, patient, loving, and firm with the donkey which are good indications that you are a fine wife and mother too.

[@MsAggie78]

She's too heavy for him, it's obvious.🙄

[@merafirewing6591]

@@MsAggie78 donkeys have proven themselves to be very useful, and are reliable enough if you don't even have a horse or any other transportation. I don't see that donkey complaining about her wait, if she is heavy as you claim her to be. Both rider and mount will definitely and obviously be very unbalanced to an unstable degree. I don't see that in this video.

[@leineri84]

A good natured donkey, but he looks too Young for a rider that big. I would wait until he was four to get a rider on him, and start of with a rider who is smaller and better balanced. Also I would suggest teaching him the cues from the ground before getting on him. Teaching him one thing at a time will make it less confusing for him and lead to a better experience for you both.

[@ellieecupcakess3743]

A small,child should ride the donkey

[@mehmetdal3477]

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[@meganparisroseabraham7055]

@@mehmetdal3477 ? what

[@collinhannagan1493]

That donkey could carry a hole other horse

[@devilssemblance5938]

@@collinhannagan1493 not true. Equines all have similar musculoskeletal systems and can only comfortably carry 15-20% of their body weight, maximum 25%, but even then its damaging. This ignorant lady is WAY too big for this poor donkey. I feel really damn bad for him. Poor boy deserves a better home.

[@collinhannagan1493]

Kade 1108 donkeys have more strength than horses why do you think they use them for going up and down canyons

[@crazyequestrian5296]

I don’t have a problem with bits as long as there in the right hands and in this case there NOT the bit was way to low and the woman even said that and then went on to say it’s ok ITS NOT OK and the fact the donkey doesn’t even look like he’s properly ground trained it’s probably not a good idea to start riding EDIT: omg 2:43 pulling the shit out of the horses mouth AND the bit looks like it’s ready to fall out!!! Like I said I don’t mind bits hell I ride with them, but when bits aren’t in the right hands it drives me crazy!

[@barrel_racer1472]

I feel bad for the donkey she’s pulling one the bit and she’s to big and she can’t even get on with out so thing I can and you need to do more training and use a saddle and the donkey needs to grow some more the poor donkey

[@authenticalyssa]

What a good little donkey. I understand that girl is pretty small but because that little guy doesn’t have support under the rib cage size definitely could be a bit bigger.

[@earlthomas5021]

all the snowflakes in comment section all having a fit about this woman riding a donkey. This video is from 2014 this woman does not care anymore what you people think and she probably does not even log into this channel. She enjoyed her ride on the donkey and that's all folks. Most people want to ride a donkey.

[@paulinaluna1338]

I don’t think you know what a snowflake is, you’re very dumb & you’re the one getting offended at people commenting their opinions (which maybe someone can learn something from since apparently common sense isn’t so common)

[@Mjp746]

everyone is a critic but have zero experience with donkeys! donkeys can hold alot of weight for their size and full grown men have been riding standard size donkeys now for thousands of years. I raise donkeys, they're amazing animals. The best donkey to ride at my farm is a standard jack who is slightly smaller than this donkey. The only issue with this donkey is just that it has no training yet and has not been ridden. This is the first ride so of course he doesn't know what a bit means and how to steer. There wasn't anything wrong with this video just need to work with him and train him and he'll be a wonderful riding companion. This donkey is not too small for this woman.

[@MsAggie78]

Yeah, donkeys HAVE been carrying full-size men for thousands of years, but they're not SUPPOSED to. Just because you CAN doesn't mean you should. Donkeys can comfortably carry about 125 lbs, their backs are NOT as strong as horses'.

[@merafirewing6591]

@@MsAggie78 think before you speak, donkeys can hold up to 50% of their weight, they're meant to carry heavy loads within that margin. That's why they're called a beast of burden, because they're meant for the job they're meant to do, even if it's to be an army's primary source of transportation in the olden days or to haul carts of supplies or carry supplies themselves.

[@mikeearls126]

Cant you see the animal is uncomfortable with that situation?

[@SeanS-z2e]

so what

[@that_equestrian5613]

You are way to big to ride him. And you could break his back. That bit is being yanked by that girl. They don't know what they are doing

[@claradart1816]

I think your doing great

[@kaylaj4958]

you want him to walk but you pulling on the reigns and leaning back. you just confusing him

[@mahendrapatidar5872]

Superb like it

[@onlymechick5767]

I feel sorry for this Jack...I used a bit less bridle on my Jenny. They have such soft mouths they don't need a bit

[@lucyrobinson4064]

Your too big for him and your stressing him out

[@isabellamarie8466]

Your hiding the bit way to much and when she / he would stand you didn’t let go of the reins when you do that it shows it that it did good and you release the pressure the bit has and if you don’t the donkey will but keep moving and thinks standing isn’t what you want

[@barrel_racer1472]

This lady never rode a horse probably

[@KFrost-fx7dt]

People always make a joke of donkey riding nowadays but it was very common and still is in some parts of the world. No, she is not too big for him for this short bit of training. I want to someday get a riding donkey to ride trails because they are less spooky about the abundant deer, bear, cattle and other wildlife we have. Seriously that bit is good because he's mouthing it a lot but it's definitely bothering him and not very effective. Get a pony-sized bit. But you know that.

[@aranara_song]

+Kaiser Frost It is =D My mom's friend had one. She rode him , and I rode him as well , when I was little. But unfortunately , when I was still young , he died of old age. =C

[@rachel_298]

That donkey is definetely to small for her if her feet are almost touching the ground

[@hunterelrod3092]

@@rachel_298 he isn't too small for her. A 400 pound donkey can carry a woman that large. She is taller that's shy her feet are touching the ground.

[@rachel_298]

@@hunterelrod3092 i know a donkey can carry her, but he is to small and it can harm their backs if the animal is physically too small(which he is) and can cause long term damage.

[@hunterelrod3092]

@@rachel_298 he isn't too small. Their load capacity for a donkey that size is nearly 50%of their weight. Long term damage is if you are 50%or more of their body weight and you ride like shit. Our donkeys are sometimes smaller but weigh the same and can carry a lot. It depends on how much you weigh and how you ride. She is small enough where he can carry her just fine. She is just tall, making it look heavier for him. She rides a little shitty, pulling on the reins for no reason, but she is fine in her seat. It was also his first ride with them, and with a little more training I'm sure he will be happy

[@abcGates]

for the record, she only weighs 105 pounds. she is a very small woman. the donkey weighs 450 pounds. it's okay! there is no harm being done. I just posted the video because the donkey is such a good boy and his first ride proves that.

[@2878eric]

Good to see you guys having fun at farm !

[@larrybrown6068]

She did good with the donkey, but I wish she'd put on some better footwear, made me cringe!

[@lottar.9240]

Christine Gates but she's to big and this is too much for the donkey. it's bad for him. And she must learn to ride, and; she must lern to learn with a donkey. It's bullshit what she make.

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[@jomac1254]

My turn to ride...the donkey can watch

[@gracellynallen5001]

Dude donkeys can only carry up to 110 lb ur basically torturing it Edit: And for everything else that i didn’t add... the donkey is moving back and forth as anything would if it was stressed in this situation. The donkey is pinning its ears, and is clearly uncomfortable so for the people who are like “nO tHaTs FiNe ThEy ArEnT dOiNg AnYtHiNg SeRiOuS” -YOU ALWAYS START WITH GROUND WORK! -NEVER EVER PUT AN ANIMAL IN AN UNCOMFORTABLE SITUATION -(The opening of the mouth is discomfort) -DONT JUST KEEP PULLING! GET OFF AND CORRECT -DONT TAP/TEASE WHEN UR ON -THE VERY LEAST OF EFFORT THEY HIVE THAT YOU LIKE (say walking a few steps) get OFF!

[@fayensu]

Fact-check: “Tourists wishing to take a ride on Santorini's famed donkeys must now weigh less than 220 pounds (100 kilograms), or one-fifth of the donkey's body weight, according to CNN and HuffPost” (www.usatoday.com/story/travel/destinations/2018/10/11/greek-isle-santorini-bans-overweight-tourists-donkey-rides/1599640002). If their limit were 110lb, they wouldn't have been used so extensively throughout the Middle East.

[@elwoodbirgden342]

Thanks, what percentage of their body weight do you personally think they can carry? I'm guessing 25-30% for long distance?

[@Liveintentionalhomestead]

Yes

[@kaylpfantz9308]

No

[@gracellynallen5001]

@@kaylpfantz9308 wdym no?

[@petibor7314]

Those who make bad comments do not realize that the donkey would have lived in very bad conditions if it had not been taken.

[@gatita99]

Don’t ride the donkey! Donkeys can only hold up to 110 pounds! Don’t ride him! He can have back problems!

[@elwoodbirgden342]

@FABIAN ARUNDAYA HERMAN A slow death my brother

[@baynebonner9026]

That is 110 less than they can actually carry

[@joeyp8197]

The horse was jealous

[@joeytidwell8750]

Pretty momma 💕

[@fatim7599]

In morocco we own donkeys to go fast we raw to stop we say shh

[@allisonsandlin8224]

If that lady at that height can't get on that donkey she probably doesn't need to ride him/her

[@baynebonner9026]

It is a him you can see is unit

[@littlebrookreader949]

❤️❤️❤️

[@maddiedavis5382]

The donkey did not seem very well trained,for mounting, or riding. I have trained a donkey,horse ,etc. To ride,and pull. You can tell if an animal is distressed by looking at their ears, you can also see if the rider is too heavy for the animal by looking at its back as the rider gets on.

[@vivienduskblanket427]

Great job! May I suggest not pulling on his mouth to much. I know how hard it is to ride bareback though! Try to hold onto his mane if you loose your balance. Or if you are going to ride him a lot, you might even consider purchasing a bareback pad. He looks like a great donkey, and you guys looked amazing! I hope I didn't come off rude or anything, you guys were great:)

[@vivienduskblanket427]

Haha. My mistake, he barely has a mane.

[@onlymechick5767]

Haha that's true, they are not known for their flowing mane or tail. And they have such a flat back, you really have to grip with the legs to stay on bare back... wait for the canter it's even harder. That's why they trot a lot.... I love them all

[@samanthag346]

“There is nothing to hold on to!” His mane is short but you could’ve used it. And you can’t even fall off, if you did you wouldn’t go anywhere.

[@seyfildogan7533]

Merhaba

[@chicochico9369]

Oi

[@chrissyknott9485]

honest question. does a donkey need a bit? i don't like the idea of putting metal in my donkeys mouth. i should think it was uncomfortable and i would be afraid to hurt him.

[@laurenspeck1559]

Chrissy Knott Horses, ponies, mules, zebras or and animal doesn't need a bit. A bit hurts an animal even if it's labeled "soft bit". If you can ride your donkey without a bit than don't even bother

[@ladyren1575]

@@laurenspeck1559 Uhh then how are you suppose to control them (the horses, mules, donkeys and people don't ride zebras) when they run off with you? Do your research before you say stupid statement!

[@haddleyjordan3609]

Mateo Well, bits and bitless both have pros and cons. It’s all preference. Do reading before you make a stupid statement. ☺️

[@Mateo-th9er]

@@haddleyjordan3609 You called my comment stupid. That's barely a response, and doesn't add onto anything you said. bitlessbridle.com A company that specializes in bridles and reins, "Because The Bitless Bridle exerts minimal pressure and spreads this over a large and less critical area, it is more humane than a bit. It provides better communication, promotes a true partnership between horse and rider, and does not interfere with either breathing or striding. As a result, performance is improved." Furthermore, "First, unlike the traditional bitless bridles, The Bitless Bridle provides comprehensive communication for any discipline, every type of horse and every stage (and age) of rider competence. Secondly, it is virtually impossible to hurt a horse with The Bitless Bridle. This means that even novice riders that have not yet developed an independent seat will both generate and get into less trouble if they use the Bitless Bridle. In the right hands on a well-trained horse, a hackamore can be an acceptable controlling device but it is easily misused and the horse abused. The hackamore provides brakes, at a cost, but is a poor device for steering. A horse that is ridden in a hackamore needs to respond to neck reining. The mechanical hackamore, in particular, is potentially painful and even dangerous. It works by causing pain across the bridge of the nose and under the chin. Injudicious use of the mechanical advantage it affords can even fracture the nasal bone. It will tend to cause overflexion, as will the bit, but more so. A horse can be easily choked-down if a hackamore is improperly used to produce exaggerated poll flexion. Some ‘authorities’ even recommend that the hackamore should be deliberately fitted in such a way that it obstructs the nostrils, implying that it controls by a degree of suffocation. The English jumping hackamore has a leather chin strap and no chain and is therefore less severe. A bosal suffers from the same limitations as the hackamore and, like the hackamore, is not suitable for every equine discipline. The sidepulls provide for lateral flexion (steering) but are not so good for vertical flexion (braking). Once again, they control by means of potentially painful pressure on the bridge of the nose." Instead of acting like a 12 year old on Xbox Live, can you actually show why you believe the bridles might be better or worse then one another? Thanks 😊

[@فتحيالسيدزناتي]

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[@ОльгаНарсия]

Красивый ослик!

[@isolated_alien2996]

Uhhh. I think that donkey is a bit too small to be ridden

[@ImAlwaysR1ght]

Poor donkey's front legs almost buckled.

[@equestrio74trott18]

how old is the donkey??? he/she looks to be at least 2! If he/she is. it's too mutch for him/her. as he/she is sill growing and the rains as too tight

[@arnonym823]

1.8 million Klicks? Wtf ..

[@earlthomas5021]

Lots of people want to ride a donkey at least once in their life.

[@angelaward6614]

Whooo hoooooo[ooooooo

[@victorgutierre7875]

Me facina ess jineta

[@amiransari9363]

Ride on back leges

[@كريمةفيالبادية]

❤

[@MaddieStantonSurf]

Is he a mini? I’m getting one

[@nickyking6775]

Awww cute donkey

[@lunaisthebesthorseever3065]

What type of donkey is he because I'm getting a donkey for riding but I don't want a small one

[@devilssemblance5938]

You could get a mammoth jack, at least then the animal wouldn't be in pain with too big of a rider like this poor donkey

[@sketchalater4656]

haha good luck finding a mammoth donkey..... Kade says it like it's easy thing, but it's not. Finding one has been impossible for me, idk why, but mammoths are SO DARN RARE. So now I'm opting to find a standard donkey. The largest standards are about 12-13hh, and when fully mature and fit, they are very capable of carrying 100-130 lbs. Or you can get a mule, which are much more plentiful and easy to find

[@ellabyergo4005]

The donkey is so cute😊

[@abdulazizk732]

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[@green15838]

Pros say a saddle for a donkey is different than for a horse because the donkeys back is not the same as a horse.

[@baynebonner9026]

You use the same kind of saddle you don’t have a breast , because donkeys do not have withers use a strap behind their rear legs

[@ibrahimibrahim1921]

It is no little to ride it.

[@grumbles9078]

For all y'all sayin this is abuse- really? She's 1/4 his weight, for one, not to mention this is what donkeys were bred to do- carry larger weights. The bit is a bit too much for him, but it's his first ride, it can't be perfect. Not to mention it's bare back, so there's less control. He does look pretty young, so he's learning just like she is, I'd imagine they know his discomfort and fix the bit before preforming more serious tasks. She pulled the reins a lot, but both donkey and rider were off balance and didn't sync their weight distribution. Don't get your undies in a twist, nobody's perfect

[@farmwife7944]

Donkeys mature at a much slower rate than horses. They should not be ridden until at least 4 yrs.

[@مستربشار-ل4ه]

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[@maliknazim2352]

Very good.

[@sergejgajic]

i didnt know you can ride a donke! shrek nnever rided him

[@devilssemblance5938]

Well, just like this lady, Shrek was too big to ride his donkey.

[@cassie8514]

It's clear that the donkey doesn't want to be ridden. You shouldn't be riding

[@فتحيالسيدزناتي]

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[@AdEngineer]

I think your Tesla is broken

[@aandrews8417]

FFS, donkeys should only carry 20% of their body weight which would mean a child

[@prestonswope2240]

A Andrews a full grown donkey can carry a 220 pound perso

[@devilssemblance5938]

@@prestonswope2240 maybe a mammoth jack, but you're wrong for a 450lb donkey like this. Equines are all built similarly, just because donkeys are marginally stronger doesnt mean they should be subject to carrying nearly 24% of their damn body weight.

[@devilssemblance5938]

@@prestonswope2240 on top of that, shes too fuckin tall and throwing off his balance, as well as yanking his damn mouth off.

[@prestonswope2240]

Kade 1108 it doesn’t mean they should but they can, yeah I didn’t say anything about how she was riding it too, lmao this was a year ago😂

[@devilssemblance5938]

@@prestonswope2240 it doesn't really matter how long ago the comment was if youre spreading misinformation that could potentially cripple an animal, especially if someone doesn't know better. And yeah, just because they can doesnt mean they should. In no circumstance should an animal be subjected to this kind of situation, and the information that a "full grown donkey" (of which there are different breeds and sizes, including miniatures and mid sizes) can carry 220lbs is harmful to the animal. An animal this size would probably break its back if it was made to carry 220lbs, and a miniature would probably die, but a mammoth jack would have no issue. Making clear points on the size/breed and which can carry how much weight is important, especially when people like the idiots in this video exist who think just because an animal's got four legs it can carry anything.

[@amantadin.]

You can't control animal, if it feel tortured. First, use the right ammunition for riding donkeys. P.S. I thought that you will break his mouth!!! 🤬

[@605pilot]

Wearing flip flops is not a good idea in case he steps on your foot.

[@Serenityssillyvids]

That looks fun😁

[@agustinalonso2230]

Una bestia montada en un animal

[@ellaclough750]

I have donkeys and they are really big but still I don't ride on they cause I don't think they like it it is so mean how you do this and great this poor thing😠😠😠

[@rameshsinghkhatriwala6272]

nice gairl

[@majafajapapaja3294]

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[@mohmmademran8823]

i thought it was jennifer aniston

[@Liveintentionalhomestead]

Your going wild lady have you lost your mind putting that much weight on him your to heavy he is stressing out this is animal abuse

[@ellen-rosehenderson4045]

Maybe stick to riding the horse or letting the kid ride him

[@brendanmcbrearty554]

Get on woman I havant all day.

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[@azharjutt448]

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[@horses_1000]

This is animal abuse because She is pulling too hard on the reins and she is hurting the donkey's mouth and she is too heavy for the donkey, which will cause damage to the donkey and she said that he wasn't 2 years yet, so he is far too young to be ridden and that will also cause damage to he donkey.

[@truthseeker8072]

Donkey should have kicked that woman and ran off.

[@Liveintentionalhomestead]

You don't push on the donkey to get on just swing a leg

[@maddiedavis2107]

The rider is obviously to large for that standard breed Jerusalem donkey.

[@marcelaalves2212]

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[@meredithtaylor91505]

no shes not mary road a donkey before she was going to have baby jesus just saying shes not to big at all

[@ladyren1575]

No the youtuber just said that she's a small lady and the donkey is 450 pounds.

[@sheep8128]

@@meredithtaylor91505 Does that make it ok? Of course not idiot

[@meredithtaylor91505]

@@sheep8128 it is perfectly fine obviously she should not ride it constantly but a couple rides will in no shape or form kill or hurt the donkey

[@janbahadar1179]

Nice

[@asnwoa8280]

This Karen has no empathy.. she is totally abusing the animal. This is not funny..

[@sgtpepper91]

This donkey is way too small for an adult.

[@cirenegoncalves7371]

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[@corapeg6715]

I'm afraid he might step on you and why are u wearing sandals thats the first thing I learned when I started riding when I was four

[@LizardLvr981]

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[@saisushanth4542]

poor donkey

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[@rachel_298]

That donkey is to small for you and you have a perfect horse already just ride the horse and you think that donkey likes his bit? Your so wrong, and you obviously want him to go but your pulling so hard on the reins and plus you keep leaning back like clearly you need some lessons your basically choking him, that poor animal

[@hunterelrod3092]

Omfg you need a serious education. You do not choke with bits The donkey is not too small She needs small improvements but the donkey is fine. Jesus Christ help this soul

[@sheep8128]

@@hunterelrod3092 you can tell by the gestures of equines the way the donkey was moving his ears and his back legs are spread apart. Yes you can't choke with bits but it hurts and there is no need for metal.

[@Bellahobbyhorsing]

Your to big for him

[@juancamacho6627]

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[@Zs0902]

There is a horse in the background? If she has a horse where she can ride on why the hell does she need to ride the donkey? I mean, ofcourse tou can ride a donkey but dont pull the bit to hard and find someone who is smaller and weighs less, because i really think the donkey is struggeling somethimes. This is not hate, just stating my opinion. (Btw sorry for my English)

[@elizabethdonnelly1204]

Zer Ina she might be trying to break him for her son to ride

[@angelakelly3246]

Zer

[@ladyren1575]

She's just riding him for fun. You probably ride horses for fun!

[@withastickangrywhiteman2822]

Riding Donkey is more comfortable and is safer, not too high

[@3llaRae]

The person needs medical help.

[@kiraheath8062]

U are to big for him and stop ripping of his face woman

[@bellablow4287]

This lady is so freaking cruel. Someone with so little experience should not be using a bit. Ruined my day

[@oakleyequine4811]

Your to big. Just stop. People are stupid. I know because I own and train equines.

[@mohammadnabi8049]

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[@dorissiverios]

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[@kevinwatts43]

yea ma n Yanks eh

[@jessicastevenson2861]

Terrible rider

[@parabellum8903]

Where's shrek