Donkey 201- Donkey Training and Ownership

414 Stonewall Rd,Concord VA 24538

15 October, 2023

Description

We want to build your knowledge of training your donkeys to be well behaved and understand why their brain works the way it does. Hands on seminars with our head trainers on working through haltering, walking and behaving for the farrier. Who: This class is oriented towards new and old donkey owners who want to grow their knowledge of the animal! Location: Peaceful Valley Donkey Rescue, Eastern Regional Headquarters 414 Stonewall Rd., Concord VA 24538 Google GPS - use “PVDR East” in the address bar Date: Saturday, October 15, 2023 Time and Agenda: 8:30- 9:00 am Check-in (gate opens at 8:20) 9:00 - 12:00 pm - Interactive lectures with hands on experience Reviewing and understanding the psychology and physiology of donkeys and how they are different from horses The importance of training and working with our donkeys Break out sessions with our trainers on haltering, hoof picking, walking and trailer loading 12:00 - 12:30 pm - Lunch (provided) Fun facts about donkeys 12:30 - 2:15 pm - Farrier presented lecture and Q&A Important tools to have for donkey hoof care Break out sessions with trainers and seeing hoof issues and how to treat them 2:15 - 3:00 pm - Final Remarks and survey Open Q&A Survey - help us make this the best class possible for the next group Cost: $75 per person, includes a gourmet boxed lunch and beverages throughout the day. $50 of the registration fee can be applied toward the future adoption fee of a donkey (once approved). Sign up for Donkey 101 and 201 and pay only $50 for Donkey 201. Email [email protected] for discount. Registration: Register here. Registration closes October 13, 2023 Questions: Contact: [email protected] or call 1-434-941-0227