[Demented Donkey Dame]

I do have for sale…Two 19 inch Draft Horse Collars with a buckle billet used one month. Style is a 10 GR All purpose Half Sweeney collar, 12 ½ inches wide. $50.00 each or $75.00 for the pair plus shipping. Will fit very thick necked horses, usually stallions that normally require a full Sweeney. http://www.broadheadcollar.com/collarmeas.jpg Shows how to measure for a collar
Two sets of 22 inch Farm Hames, bolt type black powder coated with Stainless steel balls in excellent condition. Complete with top and bottom hames straps, 2 inch roller bolts, and twisted links for breast strap snaps $55.00 each pair plus shipping
I’m going to see four sets of used farm hames that fit my 18 inch collars and would make someone a good deal on them. I’ve got a buggy hame set that fit the same collars and it has heavy leather traces sewed into it. If anyone is interested.

[Demented Donkey Dame]

Dynamite minerals are excellent as are the Moorman’s. There are some good mixes out there. To me it in important to feed the loose minerals not the blocks. I do have to say I have been warned NOT to feed any extra Iron, isn’t that what Red Cell is? I discontinued feeding Beet Pulp after finding out how high the Iron content is as well as the in balance of calcium/phosphorous. Feeding your animals correctly is truly an art. I know with my donkeys I only feed about one third of what the manufactures recommend any more than that and we have major hoof blowout problems.

[Demented Donkey Dame]

Geoff, my day certainly was not as planned. I was only on site from 2:30 to 3. Did not have the video camera set on the correct mode and as a result did not get much on film. So disappointing! I missed seeing anyone having any problems, it looked like everything was running smoothly. The two gentlemen with the huge cameras in the field said my timing was good as the harvest was up and running after a breakdown. They are hoping to sell some of their photos so hopefully we will all enjoy them at some point and time. What I did get on film is posted here:
http://2012teamdonk.wordpress.com/2012/09/05/thrashing-bee-videos/

Pirate-Farmer, you are always just to much fun!

[Demented Donkey Dame]

Geoff…. how do I find you???? Describe your team….. color of shirt you’re wearing… a hat???? Anything special about your harness… I will try to locate you…okay? I’ve got short grey hair will be packing a camera and a tripod to video some of the action. Probably will be in green shorts with lots of pockets…hope we meet up! OH I also wear ankle braces that look a little different.

[Demented Donkey Dame]

I’m bringing this up to see if anyone is going this year (2012)? Looks like I will be there Monday…
Also I’ve been busy on this year’s blog with pictures and videos… http://www.2012teamdonk.wordpress.com

[Demented Donkey Dame]

Thank you Marshall, they have certain places where they stop and I forgot about this one in the beginning of the video as we were headed down…my oops. These two have finally settled into team work and I am really proud of them. Thank you I appreciate your wonderful comment! Like you said it comes down to use. My two teams now have over 800 miles and over 460 hours of driving…’bout time they settled down!! 😮

[Demented Donkey Dame]

I wished I would have thought of that when I was trying to decide what to do, sounds like a good suggestion!

[Demented Donkey Dame]

If that is the one that is filmed and ran on RSDTV I really hope they get some video of these donkeys. I love going to these events and watching the other ones on TV! So glad to hear they will be there!

[Demented Donkey Dame]

I always enjoy seeing those girls work! Thanks for the post.

[Demented Donkey Dame]

What an interesting thread, with some great info!!! I had this problem only worse. One of my donkeys would pick the neck yoke up in his mouth and pack it. What I discovered was the collar was to large and was rubbing him. He has chew marks in all my neck yokes but now it is from telling me it is time to go. I’ll stop and let him rest, when he is ready to go he grabs on to the neck yoke and I tell him it is time to boogie down the road.

I especially like the side check info. I finally broke down and purchased the side checks that go down the back with the two straps that hook to the ring on the breeching. I really like them. My donkeys want to get their heads down and rub on the neck yoke. Yes, I have had a bit shank get snapped into the slide snap. Really happened in a terrible place and the Luck of the Irish was with me all the way that day. The boys can still get their heads down but not all the way to the ground. I have redone the bridles to get them fitting more comfortably and the wanting to rub has also stopped.

In my case it was equipment not fitting well that started Luc chewing on the neck yoke, his team mate picked up on the bad habit. Now it is a way of communication with the one donkey, Luc, who has his own way of talking to me. The new team does not do that…unless I hitch one of the other donkeys up with the new team. They teach each other their bad habits!

I just changed out my snap as I am so afraid it will happen again. I put two snap shackles on in place of the snap. I no longer am afraid of the bit shank getting snapped in and I have an extra snap shackle should anything break on one of my road trips.

I just past driving the teams over 400 hours and we are working on 700 miles. I took some scenic photos of where I drive and posted them in my last few blog entries is anyone is interested http://www.2012teamdonk.wordpress.com

[Demented Donkey Dame]

What a great span of mule power…thanks for the pictures!

[Demented Donkey Dame]

I need to update this thread with a new listing of what I’ve dug out of the tack shed. So for 2012 here is an updated list with some new items added:
Driving Harness Collars, Hames and Pads, Traces, Hardware and Bits

Two 19 inch Draft Horse Collars used one month. Style is a 10 GR All purpose Half Sweeney collar, 12 ½ inches width . Will take $70.00 each or $125.00 for the pair plus shipping. One 19 inch full face all purpose collar with strap top, used for 10 drives $60.00 plus shipping.

Two set of 22 inch hames, bolt type black powder coated with Stainless steel balls in excellent condition $55.00 each plus shipping

Collar Pads: two 21 inch felt pads $12.50 for the pair plus shipping.
NOTE: One has been trimmed on the side to fit the collar better so am not charging for this one.

Two 21 inch Deer Hair Pads used about four times $18.00 for the pair plus shipping.

One brand new Vinyl collar pad 21 inch, never used $25.00 plus shipping.

Driving Bits:
One 6 ½” Liverpool snaffle (broken) mouth driving bit never used $35.00 with flexible shanks One 5 inch Liverpool snaffle (broken) mouth driving bits never used $30.00 with flexible shanks plus shipping Three six inch snaffle bits (one has a slightly heavier mouthpiece) $2.00 each plus shipping. One D ring snaffle bit rubber coated with 4 ¾” mouthpiece $2.00 plus shipping.

One 18 inch black powder coated buggy hames with long traces in black leather that have never been used $80.00 for the set Plus Shipping
One 87 inch leather traces with lighter chains $75.00 never used Plus Shipping
Six new, never used, soft bristled brushes $3.00 each

Driving Bridles: Two donkey driving bridles to fit a mule, Large Standard or Mammoth sized heads. Both are Split crown one has SS spots with pigeon wing blinders, the other is plain with cupped blinders both are black with SS face drops. $75.00 each plus shipping. Photos and measurements are available upon request.

One draft size horse halter: Doubled and stitched with snap in throat and adjustable chin strap. 1 ¼ inch wide straps in black leather, never used. $45.00 plus shipping

New never used Draft Sized Blanket Hood to go with an 82-86 blanket. It’s water resistant, 18 oz heavy duty duck canvas shell. Warm felt lining. Brown with black trim $20.00 plus shipping

Two young colt halters $5.00 for both plus shipping

Synergist Lightweight 15 inch seat Trail Saddle to fit a narrow backed horse. This saddle is the ultimate in trail riding comfort. The bulkless rigging system allows for free swinging stirrups for ultra comfort. The cutback skirts help cool the horse and allow for freedom of movement. New it was $2,400. $800.00 firm plus shipping. Photos and more details are available. There is a nice sheepskin saddle pad $80.00 if purchased with the saddle. Look at these saddles at
http://www.synergist.com

Good using equipment, No Junk, No Damage! Photos available upon request

[Demented Donkey Dame]

Oh but you’ve got a great start! Your photos are wonderful. Here is the one I did for this year. I need to get back on and do a wrap up, that will happen after the holidays!

http://www.2011teamdonk.wordpress.com I’ll be starting next year’s blog with 2012 and all else will be the same.

My website is http://www.teamdonk.org

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year…keep bloggin’! 😮

[Demented Donkey Dame]

How about next April (12-14th I think) attend the Small Farmer’s Journal Auction at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds, Madras, OR? That’s a perfect place to meet folks. Make sure to attend the round table discussion, that was well worth the entire trip for us!

[Demented Donkey Dame]

John, it’s always nice to meet with like minded folks. I hope someday it works out for you both!

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