Donkey Sledding!

I have been trying to get a sled setup for the donks for almost a year now and we finally did it!

Sled testing, so much fun!

My husband picked up this Pelican sled from the local farm start winter of 20/21.  

Not the most amazing setup for the shafts, but they work very well, the can move up and down, and are strong enough for Daisy to turn the sled. The most important part of this is the shafts give you brakes! Sledding won't be fun for your donkey if the sled bonks them in the legs when you stop. The shafts are from Kingston Saddlery, they are the 7 Piece heavy duty curved shafts. You can purchase them here.  So far the length works for walking, I may have to extend the shafts if I plan to trot her.  Daisy is wearing her farm work harness, I love this set up, she is very comfortable in it, and it has the proper line of draught. Surprisingly it's quick to put on, even though it doesn't look like it.  You can check out the  harnesses here..

Hoping to build a little seat soon, for now it's piled up blankets and a sheepskin, so cozy!

Daisy being a fantastic model.

Giving rides to friends.

This was one of my  absolute favorite days, getting to take friends on a little donkey sled ride all dressed up for Christmas. Yes, the rein is looped under the shaft, but Daisy is actually being led by my husband.  We snowplowed a trail through the property to sled on, so it would be easy for Daisy to pull.