owning donkeys
Donkeys are a member of the equine family, but are not just small horses with big ears— there are important differences in
OWNING DONKEYS
behavior and veterinary care. This class takes place amongst a
CLASS AND DONKEY HIKE
herd of donkeys and one zonkey(!). Learn about the donkey's attributes and uses, and what is involved in caring for donkeys, including:
anatomy and physiology
planning for owning donkeys
housing and fencing
selecting the right donkeys
feeding, grooming, training and breeding considerations
veterinary care and hoofcare
Jess Anselment kisses her donkey, Bunny. Photo by Ashley Landis, published in Dallas News 9/26/16
The CCEUC Agriculture Program is supported by a grant from Local Economies Project
The class will conclude with a
Saturday, July 15, 2017
45-minute hike with the donkeys so students can apply their
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
knowledge.
Donkey Park
IMPORTANT: All attendees must
Ulster Park, NY
read and adhere to the important guidelines enclosed which apply to visitors to Donkey Park.
The Little Brays taking a break during a visit from some new friends. Photo by Marge Bennett.
Cornell Cooperative Extension of Ulster County provides equal program and employment opportunities. Contact our office at 845-340-3990 if you have any special needs.
Specific address will be sent after registration
Registration Form - Owning Donkeys Thursday, July 15, 2017 from 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm All ages are welcome—proper supervision of children is required Pre-registration is required to attend Register online at https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/Owning-Donkeys_251 or by mail or fax using the registration form below - must be received by July 7.
Questions? Carrie at 845-340-3990 x311 or [email protected] Image courtesy of www.donkeypark.us
In collaboration with Little Brays of Sunshine, CCE Ulster offers “Owning Donkeys” taught by Steve Stiert. Steve Stiert is the owner of Donkey Park, a small property serving as the home for 9 miniature donkeys (known as The Little Brays of Sunshine), 2 large standard donkeys, 1 miniature mule, and 1 zonkey (a zebra-donkey hybrid). The Little Brays are in their 5th year serving as donkey ambassadors, visiting senior residences, schools, fairs and festivals showing people the wonderful qualities of donkeys and spreading a little sunshine in the process. Find out more on their Facebook webpage: https://www.facebook.com/LittleBraysofSunshine
Mail with check payable to CCEUC or fill in credit card info. below to CCE Ulster County, 232 Plaza Road, Kingston, NY 12401. Credit card payments can be faxed to 845-390-3993 (call to confirm receipt). Sorry, no refunds. If you cannot attend please have someone come in your place. Your name: ______________________ Farm/Business: _________________________________ Mailing address - Street Address: ___________________________________________________ City: ___________________________ State: ______ Zip: _______
circle one: home work farm
Phone: ________________________
circle one: home work farm cell
Email: _________________________
circle one: personal work farm
Additional attendees (provide full name and for adults email and phone, for children indicate child): ___________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________ Registration $20 x _____ adult(s) + _____ child(ren) 12 & under free w/adult: $ _________ Pmt. method: Check payable to CCEUC
Credit card below
Credit Card Payment - Owning Donkeys July 15, 2017 (fill out form above and below) Name of Cardholder: ___________________________ Card Type (circle): Visa Mastercard Address (if cardholder address differs from mailing address above): ___________________________________ Card Number: __________________________________ Exp. Date (mo. and yr.): ____________ Amt. to be Charged: $_______ Signature (required): ____________________________________
OWNING DONKEYS
behavior and veterinary care. This class takes place amongst a
CLASS AND DONKEY HIKE
herd of donkeys and one zonkey(!). Learn about the donkey's attributes and uses, and what is involved in caring for donkeys, including:
anatomy and physiology
planning for owning donkeys
housing and fencing
selecting the right donkeys
feeding, grooming, training and breeding considerations
veterinary care and hoofcare
Jess Anselment kisses her donkey, Bunny. Photo by Ashley Landis, published in Dallas News 9/26/16
The CCEUC Agriculture Program is supported by a grant from Local Economies Project
The class will conclude with a
Saturday, July 15, 2017
45-minute hike with the donkeys so students can apply their
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
knowledge.
Donkey Park
IMPORTANT: All attendees must
Ulster Park, NY
read and adhere to the important guidelines enclosed which apply to visitors to Donkey Park.
The Little Brays taking a break during a visit from some new friends. Photo by Marge Bennett.
Cornell Cooperative Extension of Ulster County provides equal program and employment opportunities. Contact our office at 845-340-3990 if you have any special needs.
Specific address will be sent after registration
Registration Form - Owning Donkeys Thursday, July 15, 2017 from 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm All ages are welcome—proper supervision of children is required Pre-registration is required to attend Register online at https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/Owning-Donkeys_251 or by mail or fax using the registration form below - must be received by July 7.
Questions? Carrie at 845-340-3990 x311 or [email protected] Image courtesy of www.donkeypark.us
In collaboration with Little Brays of Sunshine, CCE Ulster offers “Owning Donkeys” taught by Steve Stiert. Steve Stiert is the owner of Donkey Park, a small property serving as the home for 9 miniature donkeys (known as The Little Brays of Sunshine), 2 large standard donkeys, 1 miniature mule, and 1 zonkey (a zebra-donkey hybrid). The Little Brays are in their 5th year serving as donkey ambassadors, visiting senior residences, schools, fairs and festivals showing people the wonderful qualities of donkeys and spreading a little sunshine in the process. Find out more on their Facebook webpage: https://www.facebook.com/LittleBraysofSunshine
Mail with check payable to CCEUC or fill in credit card info. below to CCE Ulster County, 232 Plaza Road, Kingston, NY 12401. Credit card payments can be faxed to 845-390-3993 (call to confirm receipt). Sorry, no refunds. If you cannot attend please have someone come in your place. Your name: ______________________ Farm/Business: _________________________________ Mailing address - Street Address: ___________________________________________________ City: ___________________________ State: ______ Zip: _______
circle one: home work farm
Phone: ________________________
circle one: home work farm cell
Email: _________________________
circle one: personal work farm
Additional attendees (provide full name and for adults email and phone, for children indicate child): ___________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________ Registration $20 x _____ adult(s) + _____ child(ren) 12 & under free w/adult: $ _________ Pmt. method: Check payable to CCEUC
Credit card below
Credit Card Payment - Owning Donkeys July 15, 2017 (fill out form above and below) Name of Cardholder: ___________________________ Card Type (circle): Visa Mastercard Address (if cardholder address differs from mailing address above): ___________________________________ Card Number: __________________________________ Exp. Date (mo. and yr.): ____________ Amt. to be Charged: $_______ Signature (required): ____________________________________
