Donkeys are not the same as horses!
Anyone that has met a donkey will know that they are different than horses in a handful of way, from their behavior to their hoof anatomy. Because of this, hoofcare providers have to approach them differently, both in our interaction with them as well as how we trim their hooves.
Because of these differences, I asked Ross Keller, donkey and mule hoofcare instructor for ELPO (Equine Lameness Prevention Organization), if he would be willing to chat with me about donkey feet and how we can do better in our work with them!
You can listen to the episode on your favorite podcast app under “The Humble Hoof,” or at this link.
